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Deputy Sheriff Stevan Owen was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. While on patrol during the evening hours of June 4 Deputy Owens squad car was struck head on by another vehicle. The Iowa State Patrol investigated the accident and determined that the driver of the other vehicle crossed the center line and struck the squad car head on. Both drivers lost their lives as a result of the accident. Deputy Owen had served with the Howard County Sheriff's Department for only six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Owen served with the Howard County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Cresco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Owen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Stevan is the only officer of Howard County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Stevan is one of 71 officers lost to accidents in IA, 31.4% of the 226 remembered there.
Stevan is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stevan 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 1977, 3 officers in IA were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1977, 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 1977, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Stevan was 30. Of the 69 lost to accidents in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 48; the middle age was 38. Stevan had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stevan was 30. 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. Stevan had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stevan was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Stevan had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 16.9% of these deaths in IA, more than any other month. Sundays: 18.3%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Howard County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 226 deaths in IA, 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 the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
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