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FHP Trooper’s Sept. 19 Death Tied to Sideline Injury at FAMU–FAU Game, FOP Says

He was struck on Sept. 6 and later diagnosed with a fractured leg, with the FOP citing resulting complications.

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Officials said FHP Senior Trooper Craig Gaines died on Sept. 19 while off duty at his home, nearly two weeks after he was unintentionally struck by players while on the FAMU sideline.

Overview

  • Senior Trooper Craig Gaines was unintentionally hit on the sideline during the Sept. 6 game in Boca Raton while working security for Florida A&M.
  • Officials said he initially appeared to shake off the impact before an evaluation revealed a fractured leg.
  • Gaines felt ill at home on Sept. 19, called FHP dispatch, rapidly deteriorated during the call, and died despite life‑saving efforts.
  • The Florida State Fraternal Order of Police attributed his death to complications from the leg injury sustained at the game.
  • His funeral took place Sept. 29 with a livestream, and condolences were issued by FAU Athletics, FAMU coaches, and state officials.