Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, March 20, 1954
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: March 20, 1954
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Perry Critchell was killed in an automobile crash when another vehicle ran a stop sign on U.S. Highway 27 (present-day Old U.S. 27).
Sergeant Critchell and the Gogebic County Sheriff were returning from Lansing when a vehicle turned in front of them. Sergeant Crtchell was unable to stop. Sergeant Critchell died instantly. The Sheriff and driver of the other vehicle were taken to a hospital in Grayling with serious injuries.
Sergeant Critchell had served with the Michigan State Police for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, four brothers, and two sisters.