MSP trooper struck by car near Marquette. What happened

A Trooper of the Michigan State Police Note light injuries Wednesday, August 6, once they have been hit by a car whereas they have been eradicated from their patrol unit throughout a crash scene on US 41 in Marquette County.

The Trooper sustained minor accidents and was transported to an area hospital, mentioned the MSP Aighth District on X. The Trooper was handled after which launched.

The motive force who hit the Trooper was a 57-year-old girl from Laurium, Michigan.

The incident befell round 9:45 am at US 41 in Marquette Township. Troopers of the MSP Negaunee Publish have been on the scene of a private damage accident.

A 56-year-old man was east on US 41 once they misplaced management and have been hit by a western car pushed by a 36-year-old girl. The primary car then hit a crash barrier and ran to the bend strip of the highway.

Whereas a Trooper was investigating the crash, one other car traveled on the highway tried to stop a secondary collision close to the stage.

“Sadly, this maneuver was not profitable,” the police mentioned. “The car struck a car that was concerned within the secondary crash after which hit the trooper, which maneuvers the hood of the automotive to stop critical damage. The car then collided with a car concerned within the first crash.”

The 57-year-old girl was cited for not giving in to an emergency car.

“This can be a harsh reminiscence to delay and transfer for care suppliers. Happily, our Trooper has not suffered any critical accidents,” MSP mentioned in a remark concerning the submit.

Motorists who violate and trigger damage to a police officer, firefighter or different emergency assist workers might be accused of a criminal offense (as much as two years in jail) and/or a wonderful of $ 1,000, MSP added.