The funeral service for fallen Michigan State Police motor carrier officer Daniel Kerstetter is being held Friday afternoon.

A Michigan State Police trooper died Sunday, Sept. 15, after he was struck by a Ford Explorer around 8:30 a.m. Friday along northbound I-75 in Lincoln Park. (MLive File Photo)

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "He was the kind of man who would go out of his way to help others no matter what. Danny possessed one of the most important qualities a person can have,

Daniel Kerstetter had been with MSP for less than two years when he died following a crash this week. But his impact will be felt for years to come.