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Patrolman Lukas was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an emergency call at 0630 hours. During the response his patrol vehicle skidded off the icy road and struck a utility pole.
Patrolman Lukas had been with the agency for nine months. He had graduated from his police academy class with top academic honors.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lukas served with the Auburn Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Auburn community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lukas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Auburn Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Stephen is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stephen 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 1986, 2 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Stephen was 25. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Stephen had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Stephen was 25. 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. Stephen had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stephen was 25. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Stephen had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 4.4% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Auburn Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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
Auburn Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Stephen among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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