A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper has died following a crash in Sauk County this morning.
According to Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, the trooper was traveling eastbound on I-90 when he lost control of his patrol car and struck a tree, just after 4:30 a.m., this morning.
The trooper has been identified as Anthony Borostowski of Tomah.
Governor Scott Walker released the following statement a short time ago.
“Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of Anthony Borostowski who passed away early this morning in the line of duty. Anthony was an outstanding trooper and staff sergeant in the Wisconsin National Guard. I had the honor of meeting him in 2015 when he received the Wisconsin State Patrol’s Lifesaving Award for saving a man’s life by performing CPR. Tonette and I send our prayers to Anthony’s family as they grieve the loss of their loved one. Anthony will never be forgotten.”
An executive order lowering the flags of the United States and Wisconsin in honor of Trooper Borostowski is forthcoming.
#BREAKING: WI State Trooper died on duty while driving on I-90/94 this morning. Patrol car lost control and hit a tree. #news3 pic.twitter.com/XNu2aYp6j2
— Dannika Lewis (@DannikaLewis) April 11, 2017
Our hearts are with the family of Trooper Borostowski and the Wisconsin State Patrol. 504 https://t.co/54M4V2mDDf
— Eau Claire Sheriff (@EauClaireSO) April 11, 2017
Our thoughts are with the Wisconsin State Patrol today, as we mourn the death of a Trooper. 609 #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/0STzBmfeFV
— UW-Eau Claire Police (@UWEC_POLICE) April 11, 2017
Last Update: Apr 11, 2017 12:29 pm CDT
