Officer Michael Allen Brandt
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Monday, April 6, 1987

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 9483

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, April 6, 1987
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with felony manslaughter

Officer Brandt was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a suspected drunk driver on U.S. Highway 74 near Palm Desert. During the pursuit Officer Brandt's vehicle went over a 15-foot embankment and overturned. The vehicle he was chasing was found 150 feet down the side of a mountain with the driver and two children being ejected. The driver was charged with felony DUI, felony manslaughter, and child endangerment.

Officer Brandt had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.