Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, May 14, 1971
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 14, 1971
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Rodger Adams was killed in an automobile accident on US-12 in Lenawee County. As he and his partner were en route to an accident call another vehicle crossed into his lane and struck their patrol car head-on.
The driver of the other car had fallen asleep at the wheel.