Officer Down

Trooper Patrick Ambroise
Florida Highway Patrol
End of Watch: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Trooper Patrick Ambroise was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while he was stopped on the shoulder of the Florida Turnpike, near Okeechobee Road.

A vehicle being driven on the turnpike suddenly veered onto the shoulder and struck Trooper Ambroise's 2006 Crown Victoria from behind, causing it to burst into flames, and trapping him inside.

The driver of the vehicle that caused the crash was seriously injured.

Trooper Ambroise had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for four years. He is survived by his wife, two young daughters, mother, and five siblings.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.