Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, February 10, 1956
Add to My HeroesCalvin Rutledge Jones
Trooper Calvin Jones was killed in an automobile crash on M-52 in Lenawee County during a pursuit.
At 3:12 p.m., Trooper Jones and his partner were driving south on M-52, attempting to pull over a motorcycle for speeding. As he tried to pass a truck, another truck traveling on Yankee Road drove across M-52. Trooper Jones was unable to stop and collided with the water truck.
His partner suffered serious injuries but recovered. The driver of the truck was not injured.
Trooper Jones was a military veteran and had served with the Michigan State Police for six years. He was survived by his wife, a daughter, his mother, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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