Condolences Pour In For CHP Officer Struck, Killed By SUV During Snowstorm On I-80
TRUCKEE (CBS SF) -- A California Highway Patrol officer who was struck and badly injured by an SUV during Saturday's big snow storm on Interstate 80 has died from his injuries.
Officer Nathan Taylor was outside his vehicle on the Castle Peak exit ramp on Donner Summit when a Nissan Pathfinder struck him. Taylor flew several feet and landed facedown in the median, according to authorities.
The six-year CHP veteran was taken to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, where he succumbed to his injuries late Sunday night surrounded by family, friends and colleagues.
There will be a bell ringing ceremony in honor of Taylor at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
"It is an incredibly sad day for Officer Taylor's family, the CHP, and the State of California. The loss of an officer protecting our community is truly devastating," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow in a press release.
Attorney General Kamala Harris issued a statement extending her deepest sympathies to Taylor's family and the CHP.
"I also extend my condolences to Commissioner Joe Farrow and all the brave men and women of the California Highway Patrol. This tragedy is a grave reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face each day in service of their communities and our great state," Harris said.
Governor Brown extended his condolences, as well.
"Anne and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Officer Taylor's family, friends and the entire California Highway Patrol community. We are grateful for Officer Taylor, who served the state with great distinction," Brown said in a statement.
Flags will be flown at half-staff at the state Capitol to honor Taylor. Taylor is survived by his wife Rebecca, three young sons, his parents and two brothers. He was 35.