New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, May 31, 2000
Add to My HeroesKenneth 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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