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Trooper Byron J. Erickson | Michigan State Police, Michigan
Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper

Byron J. Erickson

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch: Saturday, July 31, 1993

Biographical Info

Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 91

Incident Details

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.