Officer Down

Trooper Jeffrey Werda
Michigan State Police
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 11 years

Trooper Jeffrey Werda was killed in an automobile accident while responding to assist Saginaw County deputies who were involved in a pursuit at approximately 1:30 am.

Several minutes after he notified dispatchers he was responding to assist, a motorist called 911 to report finding a crashed patrol on Birch Run Road. Trooper Werda's patrol car had rolled over several times and he was ejected from the vehicle.

He was transported to Covenant HealthCare Hospital where he pronounced dead.

Trooper Werda had served with the Michigan State Police for 11 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.