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Fundraiser planned for MSP trooper hurt during crash investigation in Detroit

Michigan State Police
Posted at 10:15 PM, Jan 30, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-31 04:50:11-05

WYANDOTTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police is asking the public to help a trooper who was seriously injured while investigating a crash in Detroit in December.

MSP says trooper Anna Humes was hurt on Dec. 23, 2022. She was responding to a crash on I-94 near Chene Street.

Humes is off duty for 12 to 18 months, state police said. MSP announced ways people can donate to Humes and her family.

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held on March 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Wyandotte Fraternal Order of Police Lodge.

Dinner includes all-you-can eat spaghetti, garlic bread and salad. The dinner costs $20 for adults, $5 for on-duty first responders and $5 for kids under 16. Kids under 5 can eat free.

Tickets can be purchased at the MSP Metro South Post or by contacting Sgt. Micah Keller at 248-296-3622 or Lt. Brain Kross at 810-285-4243.

Those who can’t attend the event can donate in other ways. Cash and checks can be sent:

To local PNC bank locations:

  • Account number: 4184473766
  • FBO Humes Family
  • Thin Blue Line of Michigan

By mail:

  • Thin Blue Line of Michigan
  • P.O. Box 532133
  • Livonia, MI 48153
  • Indicate money is "FBO Humes Family"

People can also donate by credit card:

  • Visit Thin Blue Line of Michigan’s website.
  • Click “Make a Donation” on the homepage.
  • Select the amount being donated
  • In “Donation Purpose” use "FBO HUMES FAMILY"
  • Fill out the form
  • Hit submit

Those who donate may receive a tax-deductible letter.

MSP said in a statement that “100% of the proceeds received via any of the above methods will go directly to the family."

Anyone with questions can call Thin Blue Line at 313-740-7678.