Trooper Zachary Fink was killed Friday morning while trying to detain a fleeing suspect.
Authorities confirmed that Fink’s patrol car collided with an 18-wheeler around 3 a.m. along Interstate 95 near Crosstown Parkway in Port St. Lucie.
Zachary Fink is survived by his father and stepmother but many are interested in finding out if he was married.
Was Florida Trooper engaged or married?
Zachary was not married before his sudden demise.
Reports indicates that he had just proposed to the love of his life and was now engaged.
Who is Zachary Fink girlfriend?
The whereabouts of Zachary Fink girlfriend are still unknown following his tragic death.
In order to respect her likely desire for privacy during this trying time, authorities and the media have chosen not to reveal her identity.
Her choice to remain anonymous shows a degree of tact and respect for the privacy she needs to process the death of her beloved Zachary.
What happened?
Trooper Zachary Fink was killed in a vehicle crash during a pursuit on Interstate 95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie at 3:00 a.m.
At 2:40 am, the subject was speeding and reckless driving on I-95, and St. Lucie deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Other agencies joined the pursuit when the subject did not stop.
The subject made a U-turn on Interstate 95, driving southbound in the northbound lanes on I-95.
Trooper Fink initiated a U-turn to stop the vehicle and was struck by a semi-tractor trailer.
Trooper Fink was transported to HCA Lawnwood Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also killed.
The pursuit continued, with the subject driving the wrong way on I-95. He eventually crashed and fled on foot. He was apprehended at 8:06 a.m.