Florida Highway Patrol trooper Zachary Fink, 26, was killed in the line of duty while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County. The suspect, who was involved in a pursuit, caused a crash that took the trooper's life and also resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver. A manhunt ensued, leading to the apprehension of a suspect. The law enforcement community is mourning the loss and working on a complex criminal investigation.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper Zachary Fink, 26, was killed while attempting to detain a fleeing felon on Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County. The suspect, driving a white Kia, made an abrupt turn to travel the wrong direction on the highway, leading to a collision with Fink's patrol car and a semi truck. The suspect fled on foot and was later apprehended, while Fink was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the search for the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing.
