Key Biscayne Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, January 8, 2002
Add to My HeroesTheodore Richard Zorsky
Police Officer Ted Zorsky was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol at approximately 3:00 am.
While traveling on Crandon Boulevard, his vehicle went out of control and struck a palm tree on the side of the road. Officer Zorsky suffered a brain aneurysm as a result of the crash and died as a result.
Officer Zorsky was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Key Biscayne Police Department for 25 years and had previously served with the Hialeah Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his two daughters, who also served in law enforcement.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 32 years
- Badge 13
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 45 ReflectionsOfficer Zorsky,
On today, the 23rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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