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Rebecca
06-15-2000, 05:33 PM
He was answering a call for help from another jurisdiction...

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*Deputy Kelly J. Vermeersch
Huron County Sheriff's Department, MI

Cause of Death: Automobile accident
End of Watch: June 11, 2000
Date of Incident: June 11, 2000
Time of Incident: 0120 hours
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 11 yr
Suspect Info: n/a
Weapon Used: No weapon

Deputy Vermeersch was killed in an automobile accident while responding to assist officers from a neighboring jurisdiction. During the response Deputy Vermeersch's cruiser, a 1999 Crown Victoria, hydroplaned as he rounded a curve. The vehicle entered a wooded area where it struck a tree and flipped over, killing Deputy Vermeersch instantly. There was a heavy rainstorm at the time of the accident. Deputy Vermeersch had been with the agency for 11 years and is survived by his wife and three daughters.

*as reported by the ODMP

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Thank you, Deputy Vermeersch. My sympathy to your family... and my prayers, too.

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