MSP First District

Traffic Alert: Troopers from the Monroe Post are currently on scene of fatal traffic crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian on southbound I-75 near Laplaisance Rd in Monroe Township, Monroe County. Southbound I-75 be closed between Elm Rd and Laplaisance Rd while troopers investigate the crash. Find another route and expect backups in the area. Additional information will follow.

🇺🇸We Will Never Forget. In memory of our fallen trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1999 Trooper Frederick A. Hardy November 27, 1962 - November 6, 1999 Tpr. Frederick A. Hardy died as a result of injuries sustained when he was struck by a passing motor vehicle. He was exiting his patrol unit to conduct a traffic stop during the early morning hours of Saturday, November 6, 1999. At 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 1999, he reported for duty at the Detroit Freeway Post. Trooper Hardy was assigned to work the midnight shift, 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with partner Tpr. LaVern Willett. At approximately 12:30 a.m., Saturday, November 6, Troopers Hardy and Willett stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on eastbound I-96 between Livernois and Joy Road. The vehicle had been paced travelling 80mph in a 55mph zone. As Trooper Hardy exited the patrol vehicle to conduct the traffic stop, he was struck by a passing vehicle. The vehicle, also eastbound, had driven off the roadway, striking the side of the patrol unit. After striking the patrol unit, the vehicle continued eastbound striking Trooper Hardy. The stopped vehicle, occupied by two citizens, was not struck. The vehicle, after striking Trooper Hardy, continued eastbound on I-96, failing to stop at the crash scene. Lifesaving efforts were administered to the fallen trooper, who was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital. Shortly after arriving at the hospital, Trooper Hardy was pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the suspected vehicle, a 30-year-old male, was the only occupant of the vehicle. The Detroit Police Department arrested the suspected driver at approximately 2:30 p.m. on November 6, 1999, at his place of employment. They received a telephone tip leading them to the hit and run vehicle. The suspect’s girlfriend’s sister, from whom he had borrowed the vehicle, contacted the Detroit Police Department after hearing news reports about the crash and a description of the vehicle. The suspected driver of the vehicle was arraigned on November 9, 1999, in the 36th District Court in Detroit on the charges of Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (OUIL) Causing Death, Manslaughter With A Motor Vehicle, Driving With License Suspended (DWLS) Causing Death, DWLS Second Conviction, and Fleeing the Scene of an Accident Causing Death. Trooper Frederick A. Hardy was the 47th MSP officer to die in the line of duty.

ALERT: An emergency message related to the Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant in Monroe County, Michigan was accidentally sent out to opt-in subscribers of the Monroe County Everidge alert system this morning. The message has since been retracted. This was a drill. THERE IS NO EMERGENCY at Fermi II.

Happy Wednesday!! Wether whoever you voted for won or lost, at least our TV’s and phones wont be blowing up with political ads. Now that it’s over lets be nice to each other. Have a great day!! The weekend is almost here.

This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. We are encouraging everyone to prioritize sleep and drive when they are alert and refreshed. Driving drowsy is responsible for thousand of car crashes each year and causing traffic deaths. Get the rest you need, and save a life.

Happy Monday! Reminder that all MSP posts will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day. Posts will reopen on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Don't forget to do your civic duty and vote. Have a great day!!

Don't Forget: Daylight Saving Time Ends! Before heading to bed Saturday night, November 1, remember to turn your clocks BACK one hour as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!!

On Friday, October 30, Trooper Jeff Schrieber of the MSP Brighton Post retired after 26 years of dedicated service to the Michigan State Police. A member of the 119th Trooper Recruit School, Tpr. Schrieber had a distinguished career as a K-9 handler. Thank you, Tpr. Schrieber, for 26 years of service and dedication to the people of Michigan. We wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement