Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Michael McNabb was killed when a drunk driver struck his patrol car head-on while he was patrolling State Route 14 at 2:30 am. The collision caused Deputy McNabb's patrol car to burst into flames. The impaired driver, who had an alcohol level of .15, was seriously injured but recovered. He was convicted of vehicular homicide. Deputy McNabb had served with the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his parents and sister. On April 17th, 2016, a six-mile section of WA State Route 14, between Lyle and Murdock, was dedicated as the Deputy Michael J McNabb Memorial Highway.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and sister.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McNabb gave the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Goldendale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McNabb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Michael J. McNabb is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WA, 187 of 339 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.2% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Klickitat County Sheriff's Dept., 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael J. McNabb's cause is highlighted.
How Michael J. McNabb Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of vehicular homicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael J. McNabb is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael J. McNabb was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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