Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, January 14, 1989
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 8 months
Badge Number: 5626
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: January 13, 1989
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years
Officer Mark Fleming and Officer Lisa Sandel were killed in an automobile accident while chasing a stolen vehicle on South Loop 12 near South Central Expressway.
During the pursuit the police car spun out of control and struck another vehicle head-on. Officer Sandel succumbed to her injuries at the scene and Officer Fleming succumbed to his injuries the next day.
The subject they were chasing was apprehended two days later and sentenced to two 10 year sentences for manslaughter.
Officer Fleming had been with the Dallas Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents and brother.