A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed in the line of duty Friday morning when he crashed on Interstate 95.
Trooper Zachary Fink collided with a semi truck while chasing a criminal suspect, according to FOX 35.
Troopers attempted a traffic stop on a Kia driver who was speeding.
Fink attempted to make a U-turn to follow the Kia after the suspect, after failing to stop for the team, made a U-turn and began driving in the wrong direction.
Fink was hit by a semi truck. He and the driver of the semi-truck were both killed in the crash.
The suspect fled the scene and eventually crashed and abandoned his vehicle. There is no information on the charges the suspect faces.
A person of interest has been detained, and the investigation is still active, FHP said.
“The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of Trooper Zachary Fink who died in the line of duty,” the department said in a statement on social media.
“Today is a sad and difficult day for the law enforcement profession,” said Dave Kerner, FHP executive director. “The FHP has a proud history, and Trooper Fink is a hero who died helping people, something he has been passionate about since he was six years old. Dedication and love for helping others defines FHP and the FHP family honors its service and prays for all those who lost loved ones today.”
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Zachary Fink was killed when he collided with a semi truck while pursuing a criminal suspect Friday morning. Florida Highway Patrol
Fink graduated with the 146th recruit class in December 2020, and was assigned to Team L out of Port St. Lucie at the time of her death.
“Trooper Fink died a hero protecting and serving his community,” said FHP Colonel Gary Howze II. “After speaking with his family, I can say that Trooper Fink was living his dream as a Florida State Trooper when a criminal tragically took his life.”
“As a first responder, sacrifice is nothing new; it’s every day and experienced during life, when you miss breakfast with your family, or when you’re at work instead of with your family. We appreciate Trooper Fink’s sacrifice and know that the people of Florida are safer because of his commitment to keeping them safe.”
Debris from a crash involving Fink’s car and a tractor trailer lies on the side of Interstate 95 on Feb. 2, 2024 in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis offered his condolences on social media.
“Our hearts go out to the family of FHP Trooper Zachary Fink, who was killed in the line of duty while trying to apprehend a fugitive felon in St. Lucie County,” he wrote on X. “@CaseyDeSantis and I are praying for the Fink Family and the entire FHP community.”
Fink is survived by his parents and his fiancee.
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