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Senior Deputy Christopher Korzilius was killed in a vehicle crash in the 7700 block of RM 2244 at 6:50 am.
His unmarked department was struck by an oncoming vehicle that had veered into his travel lane. His vehicle overturned, trapping him inside. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Deputy Korzilius had served with the Travis County Sheriff's Office for four years and was assigned to the VICE Unit.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Senior Deputy Korzilius gave the Travis County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Austin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Senior Deputy Korzilius.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Travis County Sheriff's Department has lost 8 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Christopher is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher 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 2020, 7 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2020, 45 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2020, 49 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 105th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Christopher was 32. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Christopher had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Christopher was 32. 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. Christopher had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Christopher had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 5.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 8 deaths at Travis County Sheriff's Department, 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
Travis County Sheriff's Department has 8 officers remembered here, Christopher among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
What is kept
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