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Captain Doug Conley was killed in a car accident when he and his partner responded to a burglary alarm at 2:55 am on Ohio 522 near Wheelersburg. As they headed westbound on Ohio 522, a truck turned left in front of their cruiser. Their vehicle struck the side of the truck, causing it burst into flames. The driver of the truck was killed in the accident. Captain Conley was transported to the Southern Ohio Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. His partner was admitted to the Grant Medical Center in serious condition. Captain Conley had served with the Scioto County Sheriff's Office for twenty years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and his sister.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Captain Conley gave the Scioto County Sheriff's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Portsmouth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Conley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Scioto County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Charles is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1998, 2 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1998, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1998, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 42. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Charles had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 42. 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. Charles had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 42. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Scioto County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Scioto County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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