Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, July 31, 1993
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 91
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 2, 1993
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Byron Erickson died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on July 2, 1993.
The crash occurred during the pursuit of a felon who had stolen a vehicle. He suffered spinal cord injuries and was unable to recover.
The subject was later apprehended and sentenced on multi-jurisdictional warrants.
Trooper Erickson had served with the Michigan State Police for four and a half years. He was survived by his wife and son.