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Deputy Sheriff Charles O. Ley | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff

Charles O. Ley

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch: Wednesday, May 24, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 1505

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 5/24/1972

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Charles Ley was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol the morning of May 24, 1972.

When he and his partner were stopped at an intersection, they observed a car run a red light and pursued after the car. As they were entering the 605 Freeway southbound, they lost control of their patrol car on the curve. The vehicle went off the road, rolled over twice, and landed upside down against a fence. Deputy Ley was pronounced dead at the scene.

His partner survived with minor injuries. Both deputies had been wearing their seatbelts and helmets.

Deputy Ley had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for four years.

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Thanks to you all for the kind and inspiring words about my Father. I was pretty young when he passed, so it is touching to read your comments- knowing that he is not forgotten and
still inspiring those who heed the call to protect and serve. Although we all wish we had more time with our Dad, we are comforted in the fact that he died for a very worthy and noble cause. Especially in theses difficult times, we need all the Heros in Blue more than ever. My oldest son wants to be a policeman when he grows up. I just wish he could have met his Grandpa Chuck. Thank you for all of your sacrifices. And thank you for Honoring our Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Brad Ley

Charles B Ley
Son of Chuck
May 22, 2011

 

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