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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Klickitat County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Michael is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 2 officers in WA were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 1986, 98 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1986, 112 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 26. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Michael had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Michael was 26. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 11.2% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Klickitat County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Klickitat County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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