Cop's Retirement Starting Off on Wrong Foot

On the bright side, the potential pedial problems the officer might suffer in his golden years have been halved. With the money he'll save on orthopedic inserts he should be able to afford top-shelf wood polish for his peg leg.

GROVELAND TWP. — An Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy had to have his leg amputated below the knee after a traffic accident that occurred following his retirement party.

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“It’s very, very sad,” said Sheriff Michael Bouchard, “especially on a day that should have been a celebration of his career. “We’re doing all we can to help him and his family.”

Sheriff’s officials said the accident happened the same day as Palmer’s last day, celebrating his 28 years on the job, police said.

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Another motorist heading north fell asleep at the wheel, drifted into the other northbound lane and struck Palmer, Michigan State Police said.

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Sheriff’s officials said Palmer is in good spirits despite the accident and surgery.

[Daily Tribune]