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Police Officer Ryan Stringer was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car collided with another patrol car at about 2:30 am.
He and the officer in the other patrol car were responding to a robbery in progress when they collided at the intersection of North Garfield Avenue and East Main Street. Both officers were transported to a local hospital, where Officer Stringer succumbed to his injuries. The other officer was admitted in serious condition.
Officer Stringer had served with the Alhambra Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, father, and four sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stringer gave the Alhambra Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alhambra community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stringer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Alhambra Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Ryan is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Ryan is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ryan is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 4 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 2011, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2011, 72 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ryan was 26. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Ryan had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Ryan was 26. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Ryan had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ryan was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ryan had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 8.9% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 13.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Alhambra Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Alhambra Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Ryan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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