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Officer Adrian Cordova was killed in an automobile accident in Holtville, California, while he and another officer returned to Calexico following a training exercise.
Their patrol car collided with a hay truck at the intersection of Bonds Corner and Snyder Roads. Officer Cordova succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The other officer was flown to a hospital in Yuma, Arizona, with serious injuries.
Officer Cordova had served with the Calexico Police Department for 2 years. He had previously served as a correctional officer with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office and as a U.S. Marine in the War on Terrorism.
Officer Cordova had served with the Calexico Police Department for 2 years. He had previously served as a correctional officer with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office and as a U.S. Marine in the War on Terrorism.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, step-son, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Cordova gave the Calexico Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Calexico community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Cordova.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Adrian is the only officer of Calexico Police Department remembered here.
Adrian is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Adrian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Adrian 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 2007, 7 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Adrian was 26. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Adrian had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Adrian was 26. 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. Adrian had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Adrian was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Adrian had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.8% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Calexico 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.
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