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Deputy Sheriff Bill Schuck was killed when he became pinned between a tree and his patrol car on a dirt road off the 6000 block of South Carolina Highway 11 North.
His vehicle became stuck at about 1:35 a.m. While he was surveying the car, it suddenly moved forward and pinned him against a tree. A search was initiated after he failed to respond to dispatch via radio or phone. A state trooper located him at approximately 3:00 a.m.
Deputy Schuck had served with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office for two years and had previously served with the West Columbia Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Schuck gave the Oconee County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Walhalla community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Schuck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of Oconee County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
William is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
William is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2010, 2 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
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, 78 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 60th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 26. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William 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. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 26. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Sundays: 12.2%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Oconee County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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