PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida – A Broward County man is facing charges in connection with the deaths of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a truck driver. Michael Addison, 30, was arrested multiple times, with officials stating that he was also wanted on two warrants related to aggravated battery and weapons charges in Broward County.
The tragic incident occurred when Addison led Trooper James Zachary Fink on a chase that resulted in a fatal crash on Interstate 95. The crash took the lives of the 26-year-old trooper and the truck driver. Addison’s motive for fleeing from law enforcement has not been publicly released, leaving many questions unanswered.
Court records revealed incidents where Addison’s probation was revoked, including a case where he allegedly choked his ex-girlfriend and failed to pay related fees. Prosecutors in Broward County were unable to pursue the domestic violence case after the victim declined to cooperate, as there was no independent evidence to support the charge.
Addison’s criminal history includes theft offenses, probation revocations, and a pattern of failing to pay fines related to his various charges. He also faced eviction from an apartment in Broward County due to unpaid rent. Notably, Addison is being held in the St. Lucie County Jail without bond.
The arrest report for the latest incident has not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol or the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty and the complexities of navigating the criminal justice system to bring perpetrators to justice.