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Chief David Richard was killed when he lost control of his vehicle while responding to assist officers with a vehicle pursuit.
Chief Richard was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 190 and lost control of his vehicle before he could become involved in the pursuit. His vehicle left the roadway and struck several trees, ejecting him from the car. He died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.
The vehicle being pursued crashed and all four occupants fled, but were arrested early the next morning.
Chief Richard had served as Chief of Police for the Port Barre Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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30 years. You could have gone home.
Chief of Police Richard gave the Port Barre Police Department 30 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Port Barre community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Richard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
David is the only officer of Port Barre Police Department remembered here.
David is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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, 4 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
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
David was 54. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. David had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
David was 54. 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. David had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 54. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 6.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Sundays: 13.3%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Port Barre Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
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