Line of Duty Death Trooper Joel Popp
BIO
Age 39
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Struck by vehicle.
Trooper Joel Popp was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting with a DUI investigation on northbound I-75 near Birch Run at about 7:10 pm.
He was standing outside of his vehicle when another motorist struck him and two patrol cars. Trooper Popp was transported to Hurley Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Trooper Popp had served with the Michigan State Police for four years and was assigned to the Tri-City Post. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Colonel James F. Grady II
Michigan State Police
PO Box 30634
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517 ) 332-2521
