Trooper T. Michael Kelly

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

Bio

  • 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
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January 6, 2026

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