Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 10 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Aircraft accident
Incident Date: 10/22/2001
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Deputies Larry Rhoden and Brian Wilkinson were killed when their department helicopter crashed into a small pond near Lakeland, Florida at approximately 0200 hours, during a period of dense fog.
Deputy Rhoden was the observer in the Bell OH-58 helicopter. The two deputies were returning from a call when the crash occurred.
Deputy Rhoden had been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for ten years, and is survived by his wife and three sons.
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