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Deputy Sheriff William Kelley was killed in a vehicle crash south of Andalusia while responding to an accident with injuries call.
He was traveling on Highway 55, south of the South Bypass, when his patrol car hydroplaned and struck another vehicle.
Deputy Kelley had served with the Covington County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Kelley gave the Covington County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Andalusia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Kelley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Covington County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 2014, 2 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 2014, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2014, 51 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 46. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
William was 46. 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 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 46. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.1% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Fridays: 14.8%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Covington County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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
Covington County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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