Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi
End of Watch Thursday, August 20, 1998
Add to My HeroesMarc Lee Whatley
Agent Marc Whatley was killed in a traffic crash on Highway 15 near Bay Springs, Mississippi, when the vehicle in which he was driving struck a truck that was pulling a cattle trailer.
The truck had pulled in front of them as they were chasing a possible drug suspect. Another narcotics officer was injured in the accident.
Agent Whatley was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Narcotics for two years. He is survived by his wife, one-year-old daughter, eight-year-old son, parents, four brothers, and one sister.
Highway 15 from Trace Road north to Highway 537 was renamed the "Marc Lee Whatley Memorial Highway."
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 2 years
- Badge V-92
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 34 ReflectionsAgent Whatley,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army as a member of the 101st Airborne Division-the "Screaming Eagles!" And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 20, 2023
