United States Postal Service - Office of Inspector General, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Add to My HeroesDerek Sean Baer
Special Agent Sean Baer was killed in a head-on vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Oak Lee Drive in Ranson, West Virginia, at about 1:50 pm.
An oncoming vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed ran a red light, then crossed the median and struck Agent Baer's department vehicle head-on. Agent Baer and the other driver were both killed in the crash.
Agent Baer was a United States Coast Guard veteran. He had served with the United States Postal Service - Office of Inspector General for over nine years and as a federal law enforcement officer with the Department of State for over four years, the Department of Commerce for a year, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for over a year. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 862
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location West Virginia
Most Recent Reflection
View all 95 ReflectionsAgent Baer,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with rhe USCG as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 9, 2025
