Trooper T. Michael Kelly, New York State Police, New York

Trooper T. Michael Kelly

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, May 31, 2000

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T. Michael Kelly

Trooper T. Michael Kelly and Trooper Kenneth Poormon were killed when their cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer as they were making a U-turn.

The two officers were patrolling on State Route 28 in Ulster County, New York, when they made the U-turn in an attempt to stop a traffic violator. Both officers were killed instantly.

Trooper Kelly had been employed with the New York State Police for 22 years, and is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

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Age 49
Tour 22 years
Badge 2588

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Every once in a while I think of the races I ran with Mike, and how positive, encouraging, and gifted with a dry sense of humor. Even though the last time I saw him was probably in the early to mid 1990s, his spirit has always stayed with me.

Paul Rosenberg, Runner
Onteora Runners Club

January 6, 2026