:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/S7V76ZTOZRHHVBSNVO4TO2XZXI.png)
PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol officials said a trooper died in the line of duty Friday morning after a crash on Interstate 95.
▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Officials said Trooper Zachary Fink lost his life during a crash on I-95 in Port Saint Lucie.
Troopers said Fink was in pursuit of a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County.
Several state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have shared their condolences after the deadly crash.
Our hearts go out to the family of FHP Trooper Zachary Fink, who was killed in the line of duty while attempting to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County.@CaseyDeSantis and I are praying for the Fink family and the entire FHP community. pic.twitter.com/iWYuKqrkZF
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 2, 2024
Read: ‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth on Friday
Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
©2024 Cox Media Group
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/566U55LSVRDLZEEWPBIMUJNHFU.jpeg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/XUGCARICAFHY3EKIVOX3WEDHME.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/JOXNSH4ZMFHKVNLRQL6LU6QAMM.png)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/J6QRATVKUFEUXMGN4BV4OQBUJI.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/SBOVJLPSO5GYFBWXZUZX6D7IMA.jpeg)