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Michael Allen Scarbrough

Died February 9, 2005

Michael Allen Scarbrough served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 months. Michael served during the years of the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Sergeant Michael Scarbrough was killed in an automobile crash on I-94 near Wayne Road during snow and icy conditions.

The collision occurred when the department vehicle he was a passenger in went off the roadway. The vehicle then struck a utility pole in the highway median. Sergeant Scarbrough and another sergeant in the same vehicle were both transported to St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, where Sergeant Scarbrough succumbed to his injuries.

Sergeant Scarbrough had served with the Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department for 17 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, mother, and two brothers.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1985 – 1985
Also Served
Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department
Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 51-E · Line 24 cut as MICHAEL ALLEN SCARBROUGH
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Scarbrough gave the Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department 17 years.

Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Sergeant Scarbrough.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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