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Patrolman John Miller was killed when he was struck on his motorcycle by a drunk driver on Ogden and Martin Streets in Del Rio. Around 8:00 p.m., Patrolman Miller was traveling west with his emergency lights on when a truck crossed the center line and hit him head-on. The truck continued to veer and struck another car at the stop sign at Martin Street. Patrolman Miller was thrown from his motorcycle and landed 73 feet from the initial impact. He succumbed to his injuries at the Val Verde Hospital. The driver had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. He was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years' probation and six months in jail. Patrolman Miller had served with the Del Rio Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, sister, and grandmother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miller gave the Del Rio Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Del Rio community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Del Rio Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1990, 5 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1990, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1990, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 32. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. John had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
John was 32. 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. John had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Del Rio Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Del Rio Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
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