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Incident
Trooper Mike Haynes succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when a car being operated by an intoxicated driver struck his patrol car head-on on US 93 just north of Highway 82 in Flathead County.
The drunk driver was driving the wrong way on the highway when the collision occurred at approximately 2:40 am. The intoxicated driver was also killed in the collision.
Trooper Haynes was a member of the Montana National Guard and had served with the Montana Highway Patrol for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two young children, and parents.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Trooper Haynes gave the Montana Highway Patrol 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Montana. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Michael Warren Haynes served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Montana Highway Patrol has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Michael is one of 93 officers killed feloniously in MT, 65.5% of the 142 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Michael is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2009, 1 officer at Montana Highway Patrol was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2009, 1 officer in MT was killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 58 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 6.
In 2009, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2009, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 28. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Montana Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 24 and 30; the middle age was 28. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 2.5 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 81 killed feloniously in MT whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 47; the middle age was 39. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 20% of these deaths at Montana Highway Patrol; November holds the most, 20%. Fridays: 20%.
March holds 8.6% of these deaths in MT; December holds the most, 15.1%. Fridays: 17.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Montana Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.5% of all 142 deaths in MT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Montana Highway Patrol has 8 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where
Military Service
Michael Warren Haynes served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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