Reserve Deputy Sheriff Mark Alan Whitehead, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

Reserve Deputy Sheriff Mark Alan Whitehead

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Friday, February 26, 1993

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Mark Alan Whitehead

Reserve Deputy Mark Whitehead and Reserve Sergeant Scott Collins were killed when their patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-84, just east of 181st Street.

The drunk driver was travelling in the opposite direction when he lost control of his car at an estimated 105 mph. The vehicle went airborne, crossed over the center divider, and sheared off the top of the patrol car. Both deputies and the other driver, who had a BAC three times the legal limit, were killed instantly.

The two deputies were the first reserve officers to be killed in the line duty from their agency.

Reserve Deputy Whitehead had served with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for 1.5 years. He is survived by his parents and a brother.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Killed in incident

Impaired Driver, routine driving

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Dear Mark. Today is a hard day. Your dad joined you in heaven this week. I miss you and am so grateful you were my friend. It's been 32 years since you've been gone and I have so many memories of you in high school all the way up to your service and the kindness you showed people. Miss you!

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February 26, 2025