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Deputy Kelly James Fredinburg was killed in a two-vehicle collision while responding to a call for assistance from another agency.
He was driving south on Highway 99E, north of Gervais, with his lights and siren activated when a vehicle traveling north crossed the center line and collided with his patrol car. Deputy Fredinburg's patrol car overturned and caught fire. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
One of the three occupants of the other vehicle was also killed. The driver of the vehicle who caused the crash fled to his native Mexico after being charged with two counts of murder. The subject was arrested in Mexico on January 20th, 2017. Prosecutors had indicated they would allow him to be prosecuted in Mexico due to limitations in the extradition treaty between the United States and Mexico, however, the suspect was mistakenly released from custody one month later.
Deputy Fredinburg had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for 10 months and had previously served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, brother, sister, and grandmother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Fredinburg gave the Marion County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Fredinburg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Kelly is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Kelly is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kelly is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 2007, 84 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2007, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kelly was 33. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Kelly had served 8.8 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Kelly was 33. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Kelly had served 8.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kelly was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kelly had served 8.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 11.3% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Kelly among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-W
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