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Deputy Sheriff Benito Bravo was killed in an automobile crash while responding suspicious vehicle call. His patrol car was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of FM 1015 and Mile 12 North as he made a U-turn. Deputy Bravo was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the vehicle that collided with Deputy Bravo's car was charged with failure to stop and render aid and involuntary manslaughter. The subject was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter but convicted of failure to render aid and was sentenced to five years in prison. Deputy Bravo had served with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bravo gave the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Edinburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bravo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Benito is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Benito is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Benito 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 1987, 5 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1987, 76 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1987, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Benito was 29. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Benito had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Benito was 29. 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. Benito had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Benito was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Benito had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.5% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Tuesdays: 13.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 6 deaths at Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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.
His people
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Benito among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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