Donald Case Brackett

Trooper First Class Donald Brackett was on duty when he suffered a medical episode on I-276 westbound in Bucks County.

He was found outside his patrol car by fellow troopers at approximately 11:30 a.m. after he failed to answer radio transmissions. Upon discovering Trooper Brackett, fellow troopers immediately began performing life-saving CPR measures. He was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia but was unable to be revived.

It was later discovered that Trooper Brackett suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm. He had participated in motorcycle recertification training which involved heavy exertion.

Trooper Brackett was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for over 17 and a half years.