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Deputy Sheriff Michael George succumbed to injuries received when he was crushed between two vehicles on East Avenue in Elyria. His cruiser had broken down and was being towed by another cruiser. When they were able to restart the cruiser, Deputy George went between the vehicles to disconnect the chain. Another vehicle struck the cruiser from behind, and he was crushed between the two. Deputy George was transported to Elyria Hospital where here he died from his injuries. The driver was originally charged with failing to stop within an assured clear distance. Deputy George had served with the Lorain County Sheriff's Department for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, mother, three brothers, and three sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff George served with the Lorain County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Elyria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff George.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lorain County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Michael is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1961, 2 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1961, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1961, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 40. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Michael had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 40. 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. Michael had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 40. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Mondays: 16.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Lorain County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Lorain County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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