Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, July 16, 1992
Add to My HeroesKimberly Ann Hurd
Trooper Kimberly Hurd was struck and killed by a drunk driver while talking with the driver of another car she had stopped on I-95 near Sample Road in Broward County.
The drunk driver who struck Trooper Hurd, a retired police officer, fled the scene, but a woman and her daughter who were behind him got his license number. He was later apprehended at his home.
The 51-year-old driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years.
Trooper Hurd had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for six years. She was known as the "Queen of DUI arrests." In the previous three years, she had made 409 DUI arrests, more than any other Broward County officer. She was survived by her husband, parents, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 1158
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 5 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 46 ReflectionsToday and everyday my family remembers and never forgets Trooper Kimberly Boltz Hurd. She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, wife, cousin, friend and fellow Trooper. Kim impacted many lives and 31 years later when we meet fellow officers we still hear stories and love hearing them. Today we honor Kim and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Connie Tuller
Sister
July 16, 2023
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