A Colorado State Patrol cadet was killed and a trooper was critically injured after they were struck during a pursuit Saturday.
Cadet Taylor Thyfault and Trooper Clinton Rushing were attempting to deploy stop sticks on Colorado Highway 66 near Weld County 1 when the suspect's vehicle hit both men who were outside their vehicle, officials said.
The 27-year-old trooper was transported to a local hospital while the 21-year-old cadet was pronounced dead on the scene.
Officials said that the suspect's car failed to yield to officers and went into a scene of an ongoing crash investigation. The suspect was apprehended and is currently in custody.
Longmont Police Department is currently investigating the investigation.
Donations to the families of both the fallen cadet and the injured trooper can be made here .
Funeral arrangements for Cadet Thyfault are pending.
