Multiple State Troopers Injured in Separate Traffic Crashes Across US

Multiple incidents involving state troopers injured during traffic-related events occurred across the United States recently. In South Carolina, Trooper Dennis Ricks was critically injured after being struck by a box truck during a traffic stop on I-26; the driver, Anthony Aydlette, was charged with driving under suspension and a recovery fund has been established for Ricks. In Florida, a Highway Patrol trooper sustained a broken foot after a crash involving a white service pick-up truck, with two bystanders helping to rescue the trooper from a burning vehicle. Additional trooper injuries were reported in New York and Illinois, where troopers were hospitalized following collisions, though details on their conditions remain limited. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks law enforcement officers face while conducting their duties on or near roadways. Investigations continue in each case to determine circumstances and any further legal actions.