Patrolman Mark O. Harris, Oklahoma Lake Patrol, Oklahoma

Patrolman Mark O. Harris

Oklahoma Lake Patrol, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, September 2, 1984

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Mark O. Harris

Patrolman Mark Harris was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop on I-35, near Indian Hills Road, in Cleveland County.

The drunk driver's car left the roadway and struck Patrolman Harris' patrol truck, the traffic violator's vehicle, and then Patrolman Harris. He was thrown 70-feet into traffic and struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

The 24-year-old driver was convicted of drunk driving and running into Patrolman Harris. He was sentenced to one year in jail, ordered to pay $15,000.00 to Patrolman Harris' widow, pay $250.00 to the crime victims fund, and fined $250.00.

Patrolman Harris had served with the Oklahoma Lake Patrol for two years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 2 years
Badge 1113

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 1 year

Impaired Driver, traffic stop

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Before Mark O Harris was a patrolman he was a great friend who loved hunting and fishing and being with his buddies whom I was honored to be one of. Mark was so much fun to be around with his slow Oklahoma drawl and just 100% good guy personality. He was kind a friendly with everyone, the kind of guy who just brightened up your day being around.
I was shocked, cherished, and so saddened when I heard that Mark had been killed. I just thought to myself how can something like that happen to such a great person? Mark’s death was totally avoidable, I never come upon a police officer at a traffic stop that I don’t reflect about my friend Mark and wish he was still with us and that we could be talking about our grandchildren. I hope and pray that people will not drink and drive and please pay special attention when police officers are working a traffic stop.
Rest in peace Mark, even after all these years your friends still remember you and I know for sure I’m not the only one from your high school days that still has such wonderful memories of you buddy.
God bless you and your family my dear friend.

Thank you for your service to the people of Oklahoma Mark.

William Fleenor
Northwest Classen classmate

December 11, 2024