The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers who died during a training session on Wednesday. While undergoing a competitive evaluation for the Patrol’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the FHP Training Academy, Trooper Michael Diego suffered a sudden medical emergency.Although medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. FHP said Diego died with loved ones by his side. Diego began his career at the FHP in 2021 and served residents for four years. The FHP shared the following statement: “Florida State Trooper Michael Diego exemplifies what it means to be an American and one of Florida’s Finest. He lived his life in service and protection to others. Trooper Diego passed away in the line of duty surrounded by his family and his fellow State Troopers. Our hearts grieve his untimely passing and for the pain his family is experiencing. We are deeply thankful for the rescue efforts of his fellow State Troopers, EMS First Responders, the pilots and medics of Survival Flight, and the medical professionals of Gadsden Memorial Hospital and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers who died during a training session on Wednesday.
While undergoing a competitive evaluation for the Patrol’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the FHP Training Academy, Trooper Michael Diego suffered a sudden medical emergency.
Although medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. FHP said Diego died with loved ones by his side.
Diego began his career at the FHP in 2021 and served residents for four years.
The FHP shared the following statement:
“Florida State Trooper Michael Diego exemplifies what it means to be an American and one of Florida’s Finest. He lived his life in service and protection to others. Trooper Diego passed away in the line of duty surrounded by his family and his fellow State Troopers. Our hearts grieve his untimely passing and for the pain his family is experiencing. We are deeply thankful for the rescue efforts of his fellow State Troopers, EMS First Responders, the pilots and medics of Survival Flight, and the medical professionals of Gadsden Memorial Hospital and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.”