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 94 ReflectionsGoodbye my brother, I love you! Meet me on the other side with your quick wit and humor. I miss you so much!!!! This place isn’t the same without you, you are so sorely missed!
Brenna Baer
Sister
June 28, 2024
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