Trooper James E. Boland, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper James E. Boland

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, July 26, 1987

James E. Boland

Trooper Boland was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic in Traverse City following a community event. The drunk driver fled the scene but was later apprehended. She pled guilty to negligent homicide.
Trooper Boland was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and siblings.

Bio

Age 42
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Guilty of manslaughter

Most Recent Reflection

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I had recently met Jim and had spoken with him a couple hours prior to the incident. I was formerly a Texas officer at that time visiting back home in Michigan. I was walking back over to see Jim again and chat with him and was about 30 feet away when the car struck him. I won't go into details but I was there on scene and worked alongside a nurse who also stepped up. Details are not important here, but its always the toughest when its a brother.

Investigator Richard Anderson
Inactive

January 3, 2017