ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — The family of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Zachary Fink has filed a countersuit related to a fatal crash on I-95, which also claimed the life of truck driver Arsenio Mas.
Trooper Fink, 26, and Mas, 55, both died on Feb. 2, 2024, following a collision on the interstate. The incident occurred during FHP's pursuit of a driver, Michael Addison, who was reportedly driving recklessly and had an outstanding warrant.
According to court documents filed on April 17, Robert Fink, the trooper's father, is suing several parties, including:
- Reynier Rodriguez, Mas' son and personal representative of his estate
- Danys Lopez Salgado, owner of the truck driven by Mas
- Eagler Carrier, LLC, Mas' employer
- Empower YCC Transport Inc., owner of the trailer Mas was towing
The countersuit alleges that Mas “negligently operated the semitruck,” leading to the collision with Fink's patrol vehicle. The Finks are seeking damages for “mental pain and suffering,” as well as medical and funeral expenses, totaling over $50,000.
This countersuit follows a lawsuit filed by Mas' family on Dec. 27, 2024, against the FHP and the Fink estate, also seeking over $50,000 in damages.
According to a post-accident report, Mas was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the semi as it overturned. Fink had been a member of the FHP for three years, and the Florida Police Benevolent Association defended his pursuit actions at the time of the crash.