Trooper Kenneth A. Poormon, New York State Police, New York

Trooper Kenneth A. Poormon

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, May 31, 2000

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Kenneth A. Poormon

Trooper Kenneth Poormon and Trooper Truscott Kelly were killed when their cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer as they were making a U-turn.

The two officers were patrolling on State Route 28 in Ulster County, New York, when they made the U-turn in an attempt to stop a traffic violator. Both officers were killed instantly.

Trooper Poormon had been employed with the New York State Police for less than a year.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Trooper Poormon,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 31, 2025