Lieutenant Clyde Wilson Alley, III, Tybee Island Police Department, Georgia

Lieutenant Clyde Wilson Alley, III

Tybee Island Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, April 12, 1999

Clyde Wilson Alley, III

Lieutenant Alley was killed when his patrol car struck two palm trees along US Route 80 during a vehicle pursuit of four car break-in suspects. Lieutenant Alley and another officer were conducting surveillance when they noticed four suspicious persons that they wanted to question in relation to recent car break-ins.

After stopping the suspects, the second officer approached the vehicle, which then fled the scene. The second officer got back into the unmarked car and Lieutenant Alley gave chase. The accident occurred approximately 3.5 miles down the road when the suspect's vehicle possibly forced the patrol car off of the road. Lieutenant Alley and the second officer, who was injured in the accident, were wearing seat belts.

One suspect turned himself in two days later and was charged with murder. He was later found guilty of vehicular manslaughter.

Lieutenant Alley had served with the Tybee Island Police Department for 10 years and is survived by a young child.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 11 years
Badge 303

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Guilty of vehicular manslaughter

Most Recent Reflection

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Trey Alley was so much more then just a fellow officer to me. Trey was a friend and a teacher. Because of Trey I am where I am today. Trey would allow me to come along with him on fire scenes and teach me the ins and outs of fire investigation. The time I spent with Trey and the knowleged I gained from him have guided me through my career. Trey I could never thank you enough for taking a young kid under your wing and teaching him what it takes to make it in this business.
Rest in peace brother.

Chief Investigator Fred Anderson
Savannah Fire Arson Unit

August 16, 2012