Trooper Chelsea Renee Richard, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

Trooper Chelsea Renee Richard

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, May 3, 2014

Chelsea Renee Richard

Trooper Chelsea Richard was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident on I-75, near mile marker 341, at approximately 2:00 pm.

The vehicles involved in the accident had been moved to the shoulder. She was speaking with a tow truck driver and a family member of a crash victim when another accident occurred at the same location. A pickup truck pulling a trailer left the roadway and struck all three individuals, killing Trooper Richard and the tow truck driver. The third pedestrian suffered severe injuries and died several days later.

Trooper Richard had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for nine years and was assigned to the Ocala District Office. She is survived by her 4-year-old son, parents, and grandparents.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 9 years
Badge 1087

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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Again, my deepest condolences to the family of Chelsea Renee Richard. Trooper Chelsea R. Richard will never ever be forgotten. May her soul rest in Heaven. Thank you Trooper Richard for your services to protect all motorist who travels via highways in the State of Florida, especially those who travel on I.75.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

February 17, 2018