Zachary Barber was struck and killed by an off-duty Michigan State Police Trooper.
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IONIA TWP. -- Update: September 1st
Michigan State Police are handling the investigation of the case where an off-duty trooper struck and killed a teenager and injured another. MSP officials tell WOOD-TV that they're sure the case will be handled in an unbiased fashion.
New information says the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
An off-duty Michigan State Police Trooper hit and killed a teenager who was crossing the street Tuesday night.
NBC25’s sister station, WOOD-TV, reports 16-year-old Zachary Barber and 14-year-old Donald Proctor were pushing a moped along Stage Road in Ionia Township, when off-duty Trooper Daniel Parker hit them from behind.
Barber was taken by helicopter to the hospital where he died from the injuries. Proctor was hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries.
Barber was preparing to enter his 10th grade year at Ionia High School.
Trooper Parker has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues. So far it appears that neither drugs or alcohol were factors in the incident.
