Trooper Frederick Anthony Hardy, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper Frederick Anthony Hardy

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, November 6, 1999

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Frederick Anthony Hardy

Trooper Frederick Hardy was killed after being struck by a vehicle on I-96 in the Detroit area at 12:30 a.m.

Trooper Hardy was exiting his cruiser during a traffic stop when he was killed instantly. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene, however, he was arrested in the following days. He was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years in prison. The man was released from prison on January 4, 2007.

Trooper Hardy was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Michigan State Police for nine years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 9 years
Badge 581
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

hit-and-run, traffic stop

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Trooper Hardy,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 6, 2024