Trooper First Class Shaft Sidney Hunter

Trooper First Class Shaft Sidney Hunter

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch Saturday, May 21, 2011

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Shaft Sidney Hunter

Trooper Shaft Hunter was killed when his patrol car collided with the back of a tractor trailer that was parked on the shoulder of I-95, near the entrance to the Jessup rest area in Howard County, at approximately 2:40 am. It is believed that he was pursuing a speeding motorcycle when the collision occurred.

Trooper Hunter was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Maryland State Police for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge 1004
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile; Motorcycle
  • Offender Not available

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I live several miles from the accident and sadly remember it well.

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