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Chief Everett Hunt was killed in an automobile accident while test driving a van to determine if was suitable for use in the department's Rescue Unit.
An employee of the dealership lost control of the van, and it flipped over. Chief Hunt was ejected from the van and killed.
Chief Hunt had served with the Etna Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Hunt gave the Etna Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Etna community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Hunt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Everett is the only officer of Etna Police Department remembered here.
Everett is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Everett is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Everett 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 1972, 9 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1972, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1972, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Everett was 55. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Everett had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Everett was 55. 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. Everett had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Everett was 55. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Everett had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 13.9%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Etna Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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 26-W
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