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U.S. Navy · United States 
Ryan Thomas
2016
Ryan Sean Thomas served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thomas was killed in a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Manzano Expressway and South Del Oro Loop at approximately 9:00 pm.
He was responding to a call for service when his patrol car left the roadway and overturned. He suffered fatal injuries when he was ejected from the patrol car.
Deputy Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Colorado Air National Guard who had served with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office for one year and had previously served with the Alamogordo Police Department for two years.
He was responding to a call for service when his patrol car left the roadway and overturned. He suffered fatal injuries when he was ejected from the patrol car.
Deputy Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Colorado Air National Guard who had served with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office for one year and had previously served with the Alamogordo Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and one child.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Valencia County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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