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Keith B. Farley
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Keith Farley succumbed to head injuries sustained in two previous incidents. The first injury occurred on October 29, 1986, when he was involved in a serious vehicle crash while on duty. His patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of State Route 62 and Sage Avenue in Yucca Valley. His head struck his vehicle's windshield during the collision. Despite the injury, was able to return to duty several days later. Then, on November 4, 1986, he was kicked in the head while attempting to arrest a juvenile. He began suffering severe headaches and was sent to the hospital, where it was discovered there was spinal fluid building pressure against his brain. He underwent surgery which released the pressure, however, the condition returned. He passed away on April 12, 1987, while awaiting additional testing and treatment. Deputy Farley had served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Farley gave the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Bernardino community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Farley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has lost 18 officers; 8 of them lost to accidents.
Keith is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Keith is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Keith is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1987, 1 officer at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 2005, with 2.
In 1987, 11 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1987, 76 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1987, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Keith was 32. Of the 8 lost to accidents at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 36.8; the middle age was 33.5. Keith had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Keith was 32. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Keith had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Keith was 32. 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. Keith had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Keith was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Keith had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 12.5% of these deaths at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department; September holds the most, 25%. Sundays: 12.5%.
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 13.9%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 18 deaths at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has 18 officers remembered here, Keith among them.
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William Francis Smithson
Oct 20, 1907
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William Jackson Litz
May 23, 1959
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Donald Archibald Mason
Dec 23, 1959
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Billie Rose Heckle
Feb 15, 1960
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Alfred Elder Stewart
Mar 9, 1973
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Frank Marion Pribble
Jul 6, 1975
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Clifford Ernest Sanchez
Apr 6, 1985
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Donald James DeMeulle
Jul 31, 1986
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Keith B. Farley
Apr 12, 1987
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Russell Dean Roberts
Sep 16, 1995
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Ronald Wayne Ives
Sep 1, 2004
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Gregory Alan Gariepy
Jun 22, 2005
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Daniel Jess Lobo, Jr.
Oct 11, 2005
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Jeremiah Alan MacKay
Feb 12, 2013
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Dominic David Vaca
May 31, 2021
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Armando Cantu, Jr.
Nov 18, 2021
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Hector Cuevas, Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
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Andrew Nuñez
Oct 27, 2025
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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