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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --
A veteran police officer was killed early Thursday when his cruiser hit a construction truck parked on state Road 9A near Gate Parkway.
Sheriff John Rutherford identified the officer as Christopher Kane, 38. The 12-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is survived by a wife and two children.
The FHP said the officer's cruiser hit a flatbed tractor-trailer parked in a construction zone just before 3 a.m.
Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Leeper said it could be that Kane did not see the truck. Leeper said it was hit with such a strong force that Kane was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Kane was on his way home after his shift and had was leaving the construction site after stopping to talk to some officers working a roadblock.
"He was very active in his community, a Pop Warner coach; just a great guy," Rutherford said.
The FHP said Kane was wearing a seat belt.
The FHP kept 9A closed in the area for a few hours while the wreck was investigated and cleared.
Channel 4 is learning more about the wreck and and officer. There'll be complete reports throughout the day on the local station.
Story From: news4jax.com
A veteran police officer was killed early Thursday when his cruiser hit a construction truck parked on state Road 9A near Gate Parkway.
Sheriff John Rutherford identified the officer as Christopher Kane, 38. The 12-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is survived by a wife and two children.
The FHP said the officer's cruiser hit a flatbed tractor-trailer parked in a construction zone just before 3 a.m.
Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Leeper said it could be that Kane did not see the truck. Leeper said it was hit with such a strong force that Kane was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Kane was on his way home after his shift and had was leaving the construction site after stopping to talk to some officers working a roadblock.
"He was very active in his community, a Pop Warner coach; just a great guy," Rutherford said.
The FHP said Kane was wearing a seat belt.
The FHP kept 9A closed in the area for a few hours while the wreck was investigated and cleared.
Channel 4 is learning more about the wreck and and officer. There'll be complete reports throughout the day on the local station.
Story From: news4jax.com