LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A Michigan State Trooper has been arraigned on a charge of involuntary manslaughter after an on-duty crash while responding to an emergency in June.

State Trooper Michael Fox from the Lakeview Post faces the charges.

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Officials say Trooper Fox was driving with his emergency lights and siren activated when he proceeded through a red light where he hit another vehicle. The passenger of that car died.

Fox faces charges that are punishable by 15 years in prison and/or a $7,500 fine. He will remain suspended pending the outcome of the criminal case and an internal investigation.