Nevada State Trooper Reportedly Dies Two Days After Hit By Suspect’s Vehicle
Trooper Micah May, who died in a hospital two days after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle while on duty, was remembered by members of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Thursday.
On Tuesday, May was planting spike-stop strips on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas when the suspect’s vehicle unexpectedly arrived and struck the trooper, according to FOX 5 Las Vegas.
“With heavy hearts, we confirm the loss of @NHPSouthernComm Trooper Micah May,” the highway patrol’s Southern Command wrote in a Twitter message Thursday night.
With heavy hearts, we confirm the loss of @NHPSouthernComm Trooper Micah May #6203. He was struck while deploying stop-sticks on I-15 attempting to apprehend an armed carjacking suspect. The suspect’s vehicle struck Trooper May, who suffered life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/f54aHOZFaY
— NHP Southern Command (@NHPSouthernComm) July 30, 2021
May stood out from his peers in the highway patrol. At 46-years-old, May had served with the highway patrol for 13 years and had received a Medal of Valor in 2014 for courageous actions in the line of duty, reported KSNV-TV of Las Vegas.
Nevada’s head of state issued a statement of condolence regarding May’s sudden death.
“Kathy and I were heartbroken to learn of the passing of State Trooper Micah May, a 13-year veteran of the Nevada Highway Patrol, husband, and father to two,” the governor wrote. “Micah passed away while bravely protecting his community, and while he has reached his end of watch, his heroic actions and contributions to the State of Nevada will never be forgotten. Kathy and I extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, his family, his loved ones, and the entire law enforcement community during this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
The community is mourning the death of @NHPSouthernComm Trooper Micha May. @DrewJandre is outside UMC where May was being treated. @LMartinezNewsshares how the community is honoring the fallen trooper. Read More: https://t.co/4WMSsPqi1W pic.twitter.com/FUMkrDupJa
— FOX5 Las Vegas (@FOX5Vegas) July 30, 2021
According to FOX 5, May is survived by a wife and two children. He was the 12th Nevada state trooper slain in the line of duty.
As other law enforcement officers resumed their pursuit, the suspect, Douglas Claiborne, 60, was fatally shot. Claiborne had a history of arrests for charges such as battery and spitting at officers, FOX 5 reported.
The Nevada Department of Transportation honored Trooper May with a message put on Interstate 15 on Thursday night.
“Respect & Honor For Your Service, Trooper Micah May,” the marque read, according to reporter Lauren Martinez (Fox 5).
A message of support and honor for Trooper Micah May posted by @nevadadot off the I-15 north near Tropicana. @FOX5Vegas https://t.co/JpkVrK2hoV pic.twitter.com/1xvjS78eL0
— Lauren Martinez (@LMartinezNews) July 30, 2021
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