Off-duty Broward Sheriff's Office deputy killed in Sunrise motorcycle crash on Fourth of July
FORT LAUDERDALE — An off-duty deputy with the Broward Sheriff's Office died in a motorcycle crash in Sunrise on Independence Day.
The International Union of Police Associations announced on Instagram that Anthony Zahorovsky, 27, was killed in the accident.
"Anthony's loss is deeply felt by all of us," the IUPA shared. "As a colleague, friend, and family member, he touched many lives."
The crash happened right before 12:20 p.m. According to Sunrise police, Zahorovsky was heading south on N Pine Island Road when he hit an SUV turning onto Springtree Lakes Drive. Zahorovsky died before fire rescue arrived.
"Our hearts are with his family during this devastating moment. It is our prayer his family finds comfort in the loving memories of Anthony and the difference he made in his young life," the Broward Sheriff's Office said in a statement. "We mourn his loss but remember his life."
Andres Muneton, Zahorosvky's cousin, spoke with CBS News Miami at the scene of the crash and said he's still contemplating the devastation he and the family are feeling now.
"He was an amazing guy and he loved what he was doing," he said. "... he was amazing as a father."