Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, July 14, 2017
Add to My HeroesMichael Paul Stewart, III
Trooper Michael Stewart was killed in a vehicle crash on Route 711, at the Route 271 split, in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, at approximately 2:20 am.
His patrol SUV was traveling southbound when a garbage truck attempted to turn left onto the roadway in front of it, causing a collision. Trooper Stewart suffered fatal injuries in the crash and his partner suffered minor injuries.
Trooper Stewart had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for three and a half years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 12494
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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