Former North Port Police officer killed in crash by man fleeing police; GoFundMe launched

Former North Port Police officer Chris Marier and his brother, Tyler Marier, were killed in a tragic car crash on July 7 in Casselberry, Florida. Their vehicle was struck by a car driven by 26-year-old Marquaious Tayvon Wheaton, who was fleeing law enforcement at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Wheaton has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges, including vehicular homicide and felony murder. The North Port Police Department confirmed the loss of their former colleague.