U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael Allen Scarbrough
2005
Michael Allen Scarbrough served the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael served in 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.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1985 – 1985
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department
Sergeant
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