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Patrolman Trevor Staszak was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating an accident during a snow storm. He was struck from behind by the drunk driver as he exited his vehicle to investigate an accident that involved a car that had hit a deer. He was thrown 40 feet as a result of the impact and killed instantly. A deputy from the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office apprehended the 24-year-old female drunk driver approximately 100 yards away. Patrolman Staszak was survived by his wife, parents, and sister. His wife was riding along with him when the incident occurred.
Survivors
Patrolman Staszak was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Staszak gave the Buena Vista Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Buena Vista community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Staszak.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Buena Vista Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Trevor is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Trevor is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Trevor is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1996, 1 officer in CO was killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Trevor was 28. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Trevor had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Trevor was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Trevor had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Trevor was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Trevor had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 11.9% of these deaths in CO, more than any other month. Saturdays: 13.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Buena Vista Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Buena Vista Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Trevor among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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