Uniontown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Add to My HeroesDaniel Patrick Stiles
Captain Dan Stiles was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while directing traffic at approximately 7:50 a.m.
He was at the intersection of Edison Street NW and Kaufman Avenue NW directing traffic for a nearby school. Despite wearing a reflective vest, he was struck by an oncoming SUV whose driver stated she did not see him. Captain Stiles was transported to Akron City Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three hours later. The driver pled no contest to a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and was sentenced to 90 days.
Captain Stiles, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served with the Uniontown Police Department for two years and had previously served with the Hartville Police Department for 18 years.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 903
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 143 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Captain Daniel Patrick Stiles of the Uniontown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 55 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
February 15, 2022
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