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Brian Keith Heller
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Brian Heller was killed in a single-car automobile crash while responding to an assistance call at 10:22 p.m.
Deputy Heller was en route to assist another deputy with a mental patient who was armed with a possible weapon. As Deputy Heller was driving southbound on U.S. Route 113, his 2000 Ford Crown Victoria went out of control on a wet road and struck a group of trees, ejecting him. Upon impact, the cruiser burst into flames. He was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Deputy Heller had served with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office for four years and previously served with the Berlin Police Department for three years and Buck's County Sheriff's Department (Pennsylvania) for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, ages 9 and 14.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff I Heller gave the Worcester County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Snow Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff I Heller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Brian Keith Heller served in the U.S. Navy (1982â1983) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Brian is the only officer of Worcester County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Brian is one of 141 officers lost to accidents in MD, 37.3% of the 378 remembered there.
Brian is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Brian 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 2000, 3 officers in MD were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 88 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 6.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brian was 35. Of the 133 lost to accidents in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 42; the middle age was 33. Brian had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 35. 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. Brian had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 35. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Brian had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.1% of these deaths in MD; October holds the most, 15.6%. Wednesdays: 14.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Worcester County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 37.3% of all 378 deaths in MD, 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
Military Service
Brian Keith Heller served in the U.S. Navy (1982–1983) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
What is kept
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