Captain Daniel Patrick Stiles, Uniontown Police Department, Ohio

Captain Daniel Patrick Stiles

Uniontown Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Daniel 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

directing traffic

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
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September 21, 2018