Officer Mark Thomas Taylor, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Mark Thomas Taylor

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Thursday, November 26, 1987

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Mark Thomas Taylor

Officer Mark Taylor was killed when he was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on I-10, two miles west of Date Palm Drive near Palm Springs.

Officer Taylor was standing in front of a car writing a ticket when an elderly driver drifted into the shoulder and hit the ticketed vehicle at 60 miles per hour. He was transported to Desert Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The elderly driver and ticketed driver were treated and released.

Officer Taylor was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 3 years
Badge 11558
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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Drove by your memorial sign today in our way out of town. Had to look you up to find out why you had a memorial sign. You were so young and taken too early. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to your country and fellow citizens. You are not forgotten!

L. Kristensen
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March 31, 2025