Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch: Sunday, January 26, 1941
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 26, 1941
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Trooper Wurm was struck and killed by a drunk driver on US-31 and M-140 after he and his partner stopped another drunk driver. He was struck while standing on the shoulder next to the vehicle. All of the occupants of the vehicle that struck him were intoxicated and prosecuted for the crime.