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Officer Craig Story was killed in a motorcycle accident when his department motorcycle collided with a school bus at the intersection of South Cooper Street and West Inwood Drive.
Officer Story activated his lights and siren as he entered the intersection but struck the side of the bus. His motorcycle burst into flames upon impact. Witnesses to the crash smothered the flames on Officer Story's clothing and pulled him to a safe area; however, he passed away at the scene.
Officer Story had served with the Arlington Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Story gave the Arlington Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Arlington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Story.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Arlington Police Department has lost 9 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Craig is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Craig is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Craig 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 2010, 12 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2010, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2010, 79 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 60th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Craig was 34. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Craig had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Craig was 34. 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. Craig had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Craig was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Craig had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Arlington Police 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
Arlington Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Craig among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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