Deputy Sheriff Michael J. McNabb, Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, Washington

Deputy Sheriff Michael J. McNabb

Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, April 17, 1986

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Michael J. McNabb

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.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 4 years
Badge 14

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted of vehicular homicide

Impaired Driver, patrol, routine driving

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I was called out from my residence to respond to this collision as I was the WSP Trooper on call.
I worked with Mike earlier that night as he was going to go on his first date the next day,
I had contact with the causing driver a few nights before the collision and the offender hadn’t been before the court yet.
It was mikes dream and passion to serve his community and he did it professionally and well. I will never forget him and his sacrifice. I miss him every day.

District Commander, Robert Lenz
Washington State Patrol

August 17, 2025