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Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1, north of Point Reyes Station, while responding to a 911 hangup call shortly after 12:00 am.
His vehicle left the wet roadway as it entered a curve in the road, and struck a tree on the driver's side door. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Zirkle had served with the Marin County Sheriff's Office for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Zirkle gave the Marin County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Rafael community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Zirkle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Ryan is the only officer of Marin County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Ryan is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Ryan is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ryan 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 2018, 4 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 2018, 50 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2018, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ryan was 24. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Ryan had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Ryan was 24. 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. Ryan had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ryan was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ryan had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 8.1% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Marin County Sheriff's Office.
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
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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