Auxiliary Lieutenant Dan Kromer

Taylor Police Department Michigan
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Auxiliary Lieutenant Dan Kromer was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-94 at approximately 9:00 pm.

He had stopped to assist a disabled vehicle. A passing car sideswiped the disabled vehicle and struck Lieutenant Kromer, who was standing next to the car. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene and after an extensive search the suspected driver is in custody.

Lieutenant Kromer was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to injuries early the following the morning.

Auxiliary Lieutenant Kromer had served with the Taylor Police Department for 20 years.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch


Day is done, gone the sun,


From the lake, from the hills,


From the sky.


All is well, safely rest,


God is nigh.