"Tragic Loss: Michigan State Police Trooper Killed in I-75 Traffic Stop"
TL;DR
Michigan State Police trooper Joel Popp, 39, was killed during a traffic stop on I-75 when an 81-year-old driver struck him and two patrol cars. Popp, who joined the MSP in January 2020, leaves behind a wife and young daughter. This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during traffic stops, and serves as a reminder of the importance of Move Over laws, which require drivers to slow down or move over for emergency vehicles.
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