Off-duty Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy died in motorcycle crash in Sunrise on July 4

FORT LAUDERDALE – An off-duty Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy died in a motorcycle crash in Sunrise on Independence Day.

The International Union of Police Associations announced on Instagram that 27-year-old Anthony Zahorovsky was killed in the accident.

“Anthony’s loss is deeply felt by all of us,” the IUPA said. “As a colleague, friend and family member, he touched many lives.”

The accident occurred shortly before 12:20 p.m. in the area of ​​North Pine Island Road at Northwest 44th Street. BSO confirmed to CBS News Miami that Zahorosvky was involved in the accident.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this devastating time. We pray that his family finds comfort in the loving memories of Anthony and the difference he made in his young life,” the agency said. “We mourn his loss, but remember his life.”

Andres Muneton, Zahorosvky’s cousin, spoke to CBS News Miami at the scene of the accident and said he is still thinking about the devastation he and his family are now feeling.

“He was an incredible guy and he loved what he did,” he said. “… he was an incredible father.”

CBS News Miami has reached out to Sunrise Police for more information. The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation.

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