California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 26, 1987
Add to My HeroesMark 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsWell Mark, the location of your open beer has been moved to outside of lima, Peru...... this new one is full and waiting for you. After way too long, I finally made it to Benton Harbor and was finally able to honor you properly...... at leaast the way I kow you would like it. We shared a beer talking of th academy days and Indio.....I'll see you soon buddy..... hopefully god lets us drink in heaven. Miss you buddy, 11629
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