ATLANTA, GA : Georgia state trooper killed in crash on Sunday, 28th January 2024

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is mourning the loss of a Georgia State Patrol trooper who died in the line of duty during a crash Sunday afternoon.

He was identified on Monday morning as Trooper Jimmy Cenescar.

"I would urge all Georgians to keep this family and his fiance in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to deal with this horrific loss on behalf of our state," said Gov. Brian Kemp. "On behalf of a grateful state we offer our condolences to his family and his fiance and certainly his colleagues and really all members of law enforcement"

According to a post on social media, Cenescar was attempting to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation on Interstate 85 north near Old Peachtree Road in Atlanta when his vehicle left the road and struck an embankment.

Emergency personnel responded and attempted life-saving measures before he was rushed to Northside Gwinnett Hospital where he passed away.

Trooper Cenescar had been employed as a trooper since January 2023 and was a graduate of the 114th Trooper School.


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