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Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Smith was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a fight call at approximately 10:30 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck several trees at the intersection of Biles Road and Four Points Road, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Deputy Smith had served with the Butts County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Smith gave the Butts County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Ronnie is the only officer of Butts County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Ronnie is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Ronnie is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ronnie 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, 6 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
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
Ronnie was 49. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Ronnie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ronnie was 49. 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. Ronnie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ronnie was 49. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ronnie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 12.5% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Saturdays: 15.2%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Butts County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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