PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – A 30-year-old Broward man appeared in court Saturday after authorities said he caused the fatal crash on Interstate 95 that claimed the life of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a truck driver on Friday.
Michael Anthony Addison, of Lauderdale Lakes, was taken into custody Friday after officials confirmed he was the driver that FHP Trooper Zachary Fink, 26, was chasing before the deadly crash.
Jail records show Addison faces multiple charges, including two counts of vehicular homicide, two counts of felony homicide, driving without a license causing death or serious injury and aggravated fleeing to elude with serious injury or death.
The judge ordered him to be held without bond on several charges.
Authorities confirmed that Fink’s patrol car collided with an 18-wheeler around 3 a.m. Friday along I-95 near Crosstown Parkway in Port St. Lucie.
According to Gov. Ron DeSantis, Fink was killed while attempting to detain Addison, a convicted felon, who was fleeing from authorities. According to authorities, Fink was pursuing the suspect when Addison made an illegal U-turn, driving against traffic on the highway.
Authorities said Fink followed after the suspect, driving into the immediate path of a semi-truck as he made the U-turn.
The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Fink was initially taken to a hospital in critical condition, but he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities confirmed that other troopers continued chasing after Addison, who eventually crashed his vehicle and fled on foot. He was eventually taken into custody after a manhunt.
Authorities confirmed that Fink has worked for the FHP for three years. He is survived by his father, stepmother and fiancée.
Dozens of law enforcement officers lined up Friday as the American flag draped over the casket carrying Fink’s body as it was removed from the ambulance.
Friday’s news conference was held at the Christ Fellowship Church in Port St. Lucie.
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