The family of a truck driver is suing the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and a deceased trooper's estate over a deadly crash that happened on February 2, 2024.
The details: Arsenio Más, 55, died after his semi-truck collided with a patrol car on I-95 in St. Lucie County.
- The patrol car, driven by Trooper Zachary Fink, was in a chase with a Kia Forte going the wrong way.
- Fink, 26, and Más both died as a result of the collision.
The lawsuit: Filed by Más's family, the suit blames Fink for reckless driving during the police pursuit.
- The lawsuit claims Fink cut across traffic lanes dangerously, leading to the crash.
- Más's family says FHP neglected their safety policies, causing the fatal accident.
The aftermath: Fink’s actions are under scrutiny, especially his decision-making during the pursuit. The family's lawyer pointed out deficiencies in how the chase was handled, reported TCPalm.
Legal proceedings could take a year or more, as both parties await the court's decision.