Madison, WI : State Patrol trooper who died in I-90/94 crash identified on April, Tuesday 11th 2017

The Wisconsin State Patrol trooper killed early Tuesday morning when he lost control of his patrol car and crashed on I-90/94 near Wisconsin Dells has been identified as Anthony J. Borostowski of Tomah.

The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. on the eastbound side of the highway near marker 89, the Sauk County Sheriff's Office said.Borostowski was on duty at the time of the crash, but it wasn't known if he was in pursuit of a vehicle. The Sheriff's Office was asked by the State Patrol to conduct the investigation.

The preliminary investigation showed the trooper lost control of his patrol car, with the car going off the road and into the roadside ditch, hitting a tree. The trooper was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gov. Scott Walker issued a statement after learning of Borostowski's death.

"Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of Anthony Borostowski, who passed away early this morning in the line of duty," Walker said.

"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," Walker said.

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State Patrol trooper who died in I-90/94 crash identified