'Devastating loss': WSP trooper killed in I-5 crash remembered as husband, father

One person is in custody after a trooper was struck and killed on Interstate 5 near Marysville early Saturday morning.
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[@thegem3588]

A parked vehicle😢so heartbreaking. Love and prayers for the family left behind. RIP and thank you for your service.

[@SuzyEH]

All I can think of is that his 2 year old daughter won't have him there for her though all the passages of like. My Dad wasn't a first responder to anyone other than his family. He was my hero. I have so many wonderful thoughts and so often hear his voice when I'm sad or going through a difficult passage in my life. His daughter won't have that and it makes me so very sad. I'm 74 and still wish I could have a hug from my daddy.

[@mortalclown3812]

To all the sofa ninjas who have complained in any way about LEOs. He was only 27, fgs. He leaves a family.

[@marcloveall]

Thank you for your service to the great state of Washington Chris. You will never be forgotten. RIP

[@akheem7515]

Condolences and sympathy to his family. WSP is one of the most amazing bunch of law enforcement in this country.

[@kellyward7090]

God bless this officer and his family

[@anonymouscomment8477]

RIP trooper , I’m sorry to the family, colleagues and friends for your lost 🙏🏼

[@nika3393]

As a stranger but a citizen who benefits from the service of these officers this feels like a big loss for all of us. Thank you Chris for your service. Thank you friends and family and law enforcement for your service. You are all very brave and very needed and important. So sorry for your loss. <3

[@trob0914]

RIP, God Bless You Trooper!

[@ashleyferris1463]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!!!❤️🙏

[@ckrs478]

God Bless Chris and his family. 💔Rest in peace.

[@joncomte6443]

Damm it I’m so sorry 🙏

[@JetVet4Jesus]

God bless his family and friends in their time of loss. I used to live about a mile from this accident. It is a very dangerous section of I5. Many bad accidents and lives lost in that stretch between Marysville and Smokey Point. 🙏❤️

[@lilolmecj]

In case you don’t know WSP undergo a one year training in which they are in a dorm situation away from their family for much of the time. We should be grateful for their commitment and sacrifice. While none of us wants to get a speeding ticket or worse they do a great job. Several years ago one of my children was picked up at about 2 a.m. for underage drinking. Let me tell you, at 2a.m. Seeing caller ID say Washington State Patrol is nothing any parent wants to experience . The officer who called immediately informed me that everyone was safe and arranged for us to meet with the detaining officer at a location of our convenience to retrieve our young adult. The driver was more impaired than our kiddo realized when entering the automobile. That trooper likely saved the lives of all three by pulling them over.

[@khamkham2489]

This is really sad and a great loss to the community.

[@karifredrikson-lr1mm]

To his Family, Nothing I can say can soothe you & I can’t magically take away your pain. He was a Great Man. You know that better than anyone. Try to remember every wonderful thing about this Great Man.

[@mariaslavinski1588]

Ty for your service Trooper Chris appreciate your sacrifice I'm so sorry for his lil girl only 2 his wife as well how sad for his family & friends and the Troopers who worked with him his whole family dedicated their lives to serve we appreciate you all as well ❤️🙏 You will be missed!!!!! ❤️❤️

[@scottkellogg9736]

RIP sir

[@ion_q]

Bless our lost brother, the family & the patrol.

[@xx5zi]

When are motorists going to slow down and move over for anyone on the shoulder just doing their jobs? There are literally hundreds of close-call and near-miss incidents reported every day in WA, so it's clear that too many drivers are completely disregarding the state law in place to try and make law enforcement, highway maintenance workers, fire/EMS, and tow operators' risky jobs just a little safer.