ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — Newly obtained video and a recent legal settlement are providing additional details about a deadly Interstate 95 crash that killed a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a tractor-trailer driver in 2024.

The family of Arsenio Mas, the truck driver killed in the crash, has reached a confidential settlement with the State of Florida nearly two years after the collision involving FHP Trooper Zachary Fink, who was pursuing a suspect vehicle at the time.

CBS 12 News obtained video showing the moments leading up to the crash. The footage shows how quickly events unfolded.

The crash occurred Feb. 2, 2024, on southbound I-95 in St. Lucie County.

Video shows Fink following a vehicle driven by Michael Addison, identified by authorities as a fleeing suspect. During the pursuit, Fink attempted a U-turn across the highway median, crossing multiple lanes of traffic.

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Moments later, the patrol vehicle collided with a southbound tractor-trailer driven by Mas. Mas was pronounced dead at the scene. Fink was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Mas’ three adult children filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Florida Highway Patrol. The family was represented by attorney Oliver Silva.

“He was just doing his job, getting from California to Miami,” Silva said.

Silva confirmed last week that the family reached a settlement with the state. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Florida law limits how much can be recovered in lawsuits against state agencies. Under Florida Statute 768.28, damages are capped at $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident, including cases involving death.

Unlike cities and counties, the State of Florida does not carry additional insurance beyond those limits. Any settlement is paid directly from state funds.

Silva said the statute can prevent families from receiving compensation that a jury might otherwise award. Exceeding the cap requires a claims bill approved by the Florida Legislature, which is rare.

“There was a tragic loss on both sides,” Silva said.

Silva said the case underscores the importance of law enforcement officers following established laws.

“This goes to show that following the rules of the law, the rules of the road, and officers’ policies and procedures cannot be overstated,” Silva said.

Court records show the Mas family also filed a lawsuit against Fink’s family in their personal capacity. The Fink family later filed a countersuit. Both lawsuits have been dismissed. CBS 12 News has requested comment from the Florida Highway Patrol regarding whether the agency stands by Fink’s actions during the pursuit.

In a statement, the agency said, “Our department is not commenting on this case.”