Florida Trooper and Truck Driver Killed During High-Speed Chase on Interstate 95

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.—A Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a truck driver were killed Friday after the trooper followed a reckless driver who made an illegal U-turn into the opposite direction of Interstate 95, officials said. The suspect initially got away and was chased by other troopers and deputies until he crashed into a tree and fled on foot. He was captured about five hours after the initial pursuit, following an extensive manhunt, authorities said. A St. Lucie County deputy initially tried to stop the suspect early Friday because he was driving at twice the speed limit, but disengaged several minutes later. Trooper Zachary Fink then picked up the pursuit, trying to stop the motorist out of concern he was endangering other drivers, said Col. Gary Howze, who heads the Florida Highway Patrol....