Trial begins for driver in trooper chad wolfs death news. Michigan state trooper chad wolf killed in the line of duty when he was hit and dragged by a vehicle pulling a trailer. Msp trooper killed after being run over, dragged 3 miles. Driver accused in troopers death will not testify cbs detroit.
The oakland press of pontiac reports witnesses described seeing something being. Michigan state police trooper chad wolf died on friday after being dragged on i75 north for several miles wolf was hit while riding his patrol motorcycle by elderly driver who abruptly changed. In honor of michigan state police trooper chad wolf youtube. May 30, 2017 trial for man accused of hitting, killing trooper chad wolf on i75 could head to jury charles warren accused of dragging trooper under trailer for miles. Funeral home services for chad are being provided by sharp fenton chapel. Authorities say the car was driven by warren, 69, who is charged with reckless driving resulting in death and leaving the scene of an injury accident in the death of trooper chad wolf. The driver who struck trooper wolf cooperated with the investigation and was subsequently charged with reckless driving causing death and. Trooper wolf succumbed to his injuries later in the day. Lawyers for charles warren argued the case was a tragic accident, not a crime, and jurors agreed. Investigators said warren was pulling a trailer north on i75 near clarkston when it knocked wolf from his police motorcycle and dragged him for. Allen park police serve as driver s ed instructors for a day. Chad was a model trooper following in the footsteps of his. Aug 28, 2015 michigan state police trooper chad wolf died friday afternoon from injuries he got in an accident earlier in the day.
May 31, 2017 jury acquits driver in trooper s dragging death birmingham, mi an oakland county jury has acquitted the driver accused of hitting trooper chad wolf in 2015, dragging his body for several miles. The michigan state police trooper was struck while on patrol on a motorcycle about 6. The michigan state trooper who died friday after a driver with a trailer collided with. Michigan state police trooper chad wolf above died after being hit on his motorcycle and dragged under a trailer for several miles on friday the elderly driver was traveling in the left. Wolfs body was trapped under the vehicle and dragged for miles down the highway. Driver blamed for michigan troopers death to face trial. May 20, 2019 6 things to know about trial of driver who dragged, killed state trooper. Aug 29, 2015 police investigate the scene where a michigan state police trooper on motorcycle patrol was fatally struck by a vehicle early aug. Wolf fell off his motorcycle and was dragged three miles under a trailer warren was pulling. Driver blamed for michigan trooper s death to face trial.
Trooper wolf was dragged for several miles on i75 before the driver pulled over at a rest area. Sep 12, 2015 in honor of michigan state police trooper chad wolf youtube. The trial begins monday for a man accused of hitting and killing michigan state police trooper chad wolf. Trooper wolf served with the michigan state police for seven years. See photos from the funeral of trooper chad wolf, when more than a. Trial for man accused of hitting, killing trooper chad wolf. Michigan state police trooper on motorcycle hurt in crash. Michigan state trooper chad wolf photo courtesy michigan state police. Trooper was too close to trailer in fatal crash detroit news. Chad wolf was on patrol riding his state police motorcycle on dixie highway when an elderly driver, hauling an empty trailer, decided to abruptly change lanes. Jury acquits motorist in death of msp trooper chad wolf. Reports say the driver of the vehicle that hit the trooper continued on to the rest stop at davisburg. Etue said the driver proceeded several miles with wolf trapped. Sober driver who was arrested for dui wins settlement after filming arrest on.
Michigan state police trooper chad wolf funeral procession. This was a really well organized ride for a great cause in memory of a one of a kind trooper. The wife of michigan state police trooper chad wolf released a. The michigan state police asks for your thoughts and prayers for trooper wolf and his family. Fallen trooper remembered as man who took his faith. Trooper chad wolfs widow opens up about verdict news. Michigan state police announce death of trooper chad wolf. The news show came on the heels of a very unfortunate crash, in which a michigan state trooper was hit and dragged nearly four miles by an elderly driver. Charles warren is accused of hitting trooper chad wolf on interstate 75 on aug. It will be determined by the oakland county prosecutor if charges will be filed against the driver. Kriste kibbey etue holds a news conference on the status of trooper chad wolf on friday, aug. Michigan state police trooper chad wolf has passed away, according to michigan state police.
He was surrounded by his wife and children along with a host of troopers he worked with. Emotional testimony given in michigan state trooper death case. He was accused of hitting trooper chad wolf and dragging him under a trailer for miles aug. He was charged with reckless driving causing death and failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing death in connection to the aug. Fallen trooper loved his family, god and serving the. An oakland county jury today acquitted a 71yearold waterford man on a charge of reckless driving causing a death in an crash that killed michigan state police trooper chad. Msp trooper chad wolfs wife releases statement after michigan.
A state police trooper is in critical condition after being hit and dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop on northbound i75 near clarkston. Michigan state police continue investigation into troopers. Trooper chad wolf, 38, was crossing over i75 on dixie highway in springfield township in southeastern michigan when the cars driver suddenly. Michigan state trooper succumbs to injuries officer. Michigan state trooper killed after being dragged for. Aug 29, 2015 fallen trooper loved his family, god and serving the public. Feb 19, 2016 chad wolf was on patrol riding his state police motorcycle on dixie highway when an elderly driver, hauling an empty trailer, decided to abruptly change lanes. Trooper wolf was on motorcycle patrol and traveling northbound in the right lane of dixie highway, crossing over southbound i75, when a vehicle. In other news, we learned the details for the funeral of racecar driver justin wilson and saw more deaths by individuals taking risks to get the perfect selfie. Annawan dedicates overpass in tribute to troopers local. Mar 06, 2018 trooper chad wolf, 38, was struck on his patrol motorcycle early friday morning by a fourdoor car hauling an empty trailer. Cbs detroit reports that police say trooper chad wolf was traveling northbound on dixie highway on aug. Sep 29, 2015 michigan state police announced tuesday the driver who crashed into trooper chad wolf is not in custody and has not been charged in the officers dragging death the driver, a waterford man, was.
Sep 01, 2015 this is only the early portion of the funeral procession for michigan state police trooper chad wolf. Newschannel 3 witnesses gave their testimony in the traffic death of michigan state police trooper chad wolf. Trooper wolf was on motorcycle patrol and traveling northbound in the right lane of dixie highway, crossing over southbound i75, when a vehicle towing an empty trailer traveling in the left lane quickly changed lanes in an attempt to access the i75 entrance ramp. Jury acquits driver in state trooper chad wolfs dragging. Driver acquitted in state troopers dragging death detroit news.
In the jury trial of the 70yearold man whos been charged in the death of michigan state police msp trooper chad wolf, the prosecution has rested its case. The elderly driver was traveling in the left lane, but abruptly switched lanes in an attempt to merge onto i75 north, state police 1st lt. A driver hit a michigan state police trooper friday alongside a highway, dragging him several miles before realizing. Driver blamed for michigan troopers traffic death to face trial february 27, 2016 at 4. We honor lieutenant charles joseph gliniewicz, deputy sheriff darren goforth, trooper chad wolf, and k9 ike for their service. At some point, wolf became involved in an accident and there. Driver didnt seem to notice trooper dragged under trailer, witness says that was a body, husband said as clacking trailer passed. Chad wolf was on patrol riding his state police motorcycle on dixie highway when an elderly driver, hauling an empty trailer, decided to abruptly change.
Wife of fallen trooper trusts god in darkest days news. Trial begins for driver accused of hitting, killing. Oakland county government employees have utilized casual friday to raise money for those in need in the past, but they went a little further to support the family of a. Witnesses testify in trial over trooper wolf s dragging death wwmt. Michigan state police trooper chad wolf died from injures suffered when he was dragged under the trailer for nearly four miles. The widow of michigan state police trooper chad wolf on friday issued a statement expressing her shock that the driver involved in his accidental dragging death. May 22, 2017 the trial begins monday for a man accused of hitting and killing michigan state police trooper chad wolf. Wolf, 38, died friday afternoon, michigan state police said in a statement.
According to, 38yearold trooper chad wolf was on his motorcycle when he was hit on north dixie highway and i75 in springfield township by a 72year old man towing a. Chad wolf, charles warren, michigan state police, motorcycle accident, state. Michigan trooper dragged to death after crash wgntv. Driver blamed for michigan troopers traffic death to face. Fallen trooper loved his family, god and serving the public.
The 70yearold man whos been charged in the death of michigan state police msp trooper chad wolf is currently facing a jury trial. His body was not discovered until the driver, 72, pulled into a rest stop, reports mlive. Trailer drags michigan state trooper for several miles. Fallen officers honored at i80 overpass news journal. Funeral arrangements set for msp trooper killed in i75. Wolf died as a result of injuries sustained while patrolling on a motorcycle in oakland county on friday, august 28, 2015. Police are questioning the driver of the vehicle that was involved.
Trooper chad wolf, hit on i75 friday morning, has died from. Trailer drags michigan state trooper for several miles after. Man found not guilty on all counts in death of trooper chad wolf. Witnesses testify in trial over trooper wolfs dragging death. Fenton age 38, died august 28, 2015 at genesys health park from injuries sustained while patrolling on motorcycle. Driver charged in crash that killed trooper chad wolf. Nov 09, 2016 charges stand against driver in trooper dragging death. Charles warren, then 69, was driving along dixie highway in clarkston about 6. Trooper chad wolf died after he was knocked off his motorcycle and dragged for several miles. Michigan driver charged with dragging, killing motorcycle cop. Wolf was dragged by the trailer until the driver eventually stopped after pulling into a rest area north. Trooper chad wolf was on motorcycle patrol on dixie highway near i75 in springfield township when he was struck by a driver towing a trailer. Trooper chad wolf, hit on i75 friday morning, has died. Trooper chad wolf was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle.
He was on patrol friday when he was hit and then dragged for almost 4 miles by a car hauling a trailer while on patrol. That was when trooper wolf was struck and drug down the roadway. Trooper wolf was on motorcycle patrol and traveling northbound in the right lane of dixie highway and crossing over southbound i75 when a vehicle towing an empty trailer traveling in the left lane quickly changed lanes in an attempt to access the i75 entrance ramp. Aug 28, 2015 the trooper is at genesys hospital in grand blanc. Witness describes drivers demeanor after dragging trooper. The obituary was featured in flint journal on august 29, 2015, and the oakland. Trooper wurm was standing on the left side of the vehicle talking to the driver. Trial begins for driver in trooper chad wolfs death. Deputy adam streicher and trooper chad wolf, who died while on duty. Charges stand against waterford township driver in troopers. Driver didnt seem to notice trooper dragged under trailer. Trial in death of trooper chad wolf beginscharles warren faces up to 15 years in. A michigan state police trooper has died after he was run over and dragged on i75 in north oakland county.
Jury acquits driver in state trooper chad wolfs dragging death. Judge kelley kostin says charges against 70yearold charles warren jr. Aug 30, 2015 trooper chad wolf, 38, of the michigan state police was pronounced dead friday afternoon after a car collided with his motorcycle and the trailer the car was hauling dragged him for miles, police. Vigil held for michigan state police trooper who died in. He was pulling a trailer when trooper chad wolf was struck while riding a motorcycle last august. May 31, 2017 jury acquits driver in state trooper chad wolf s dragging death. Wolf trooper chad wolf was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle. Michigan state trooper killed after being dragged for several. Funeral services will be held 1pm tuesday, september 1, 2015. An oakland county jury today acquitted a 71yearold waterford manon a charge of reckless driving causing a death in an crash that killed michigan state police trooper chad. Prosecution rests in jury trial for warren news for.
These are aerials from the scene where michigan state trooper chad wolf pulled over a driver. Funeral arrangements set for msp trooper killed in i75 crash near dixie highway michigan state police trooper chad wolf has died from his injuries. Thats where the injured trooper was found by his partner. Jury acquits driver in troopers 2015 dragging death. The widow of michigan state police trooper chad wolf is finding relief now that the trial for the man accused in her husbands death is over. The michigan state police say 38yearold trooper chad wolf died in a hospital from injuries suffered in the friday morning crash near interstate. The driver that struck trooper wolf stated that he was cut off by another vehicle and swerved to avoid a collision. Wolf was dragged about four miles on the highway at speeds of up to 65 mph until warren, the driver, pulled over at a rest area. Aug 28, 2015 holly wjrt 082815 for adam kern and his congregation at great lakes baptist church in holly, trooper chad wolf s death friday is just difficult to grasp. Michigan state police trooper chad wolf died friday afternoon from injuries he got in an accident earlier in the day. Widow of slain trooper responds nation and world news.
Oakland county prosecutor jessica cooper on friday charged charles r. Warren, a 71yearold waterford man, is on trial after he ran over state trooper chad wolf and unknowingly. Oct 23, 2015 michigan state police say they have arrested a 69yearold man accused of causing the crash that killed a state trooper in august. Trooper chad wolf s widow breaks silence on husbands death, recounts hard days, faith that gets her throughwolf was killed aug. Wolf had become a michigan state trooper in 2008 and later joined the states elite motorcycle unit. Trooper chad wolf was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle. Chad wolf of the second district, special enforcement section, motor unit was struck while on patrol. Police investigate the scene where a michigan state police trooper on motorcycle patrol was fatally struck by a vehicle early aug. The preliminary investigation indicates wolf was dragged by the. Trooper chad wolf, 38, died of injuries friday after he was struck by a vehicle towing a trailer.