Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter

Michigan State Police, Michigan

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Daniel Kerstetter

Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 on September 13, 2024.

At 8:30 a.m., Officer Kerstetter was conducting a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 75 near Dix Road in Lincoln Park. While sitting in his patrol car, a truck crashed into the back of his vehicle, pushing it into the rear of the semi-truck. He was removed from his vehicle using the jaws of life and transported to the Detroit Receiving Hospital. He remained on life support until his organs could be donated.

The driver of the truck was killed in the crash. The semi-truck driver was not injured.

Officer Kerstetter had served with the Michigan State Police for over a year. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 1 year, 9 months
Badge 79

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Friday, September 13, 2024

commercial vehicle enforcement, Organ Donor, traffic stop, vehicle crash

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Officer Kerstetter,

I'm so sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Far too many law enforcement officers lose their lives by being struck by careless motorists. I will pray for your wife and three children, as well as your friends, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

October 4, 2024