Covington County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, April 18, 2014
Add to My HeroesWilliam Heath Kelley
Deputy Sheriff William Kelley was killed in a vehicle crash south of Andalusia while responding to an accident with injuries call.
He was traveling on Highway 55, south of the South Bypass, when his patrol car hydroplaned and struck another vehicle.
Deputy Kelley had served with the Covington County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 2319
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 140 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Kelley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Covington County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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