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Sergeant Lynette Hodge was killed in an automobile crash when her patrol struck a curb, rolled over, and struck a light pole at the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and NE 122nd Street. She was responding to assist another officer who was dealing with a group of disorderly subjects, one of whom was armed. Sergeant Hodge was transported to the Jackson Memorial Hospital, where her organs were donated after her death. Sergeant Hodge had served with the North Miami Police Department for six months and previously served with the Opa-Locka Police Department.
Survivors
She is survived by her daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Hodge gave the North Miami Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the North Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Hodge.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
North Miami Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Lynette is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Lynette is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lynette 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 1993, 2 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 56th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1993, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1993, 69 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 75th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Lynette was 30. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Lynette had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Lynette was 30. 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. Lynette had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lynette was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Lynette had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.6% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at North Miami Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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.
Her people
North Miami Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Lynette among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-W
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