Trooper dies from complications after sideline collision at Florida A&M game

September 30, 2025

By Nick Bromberg, Yahoo Sports: A trooper from the Florida Highway Patrol who was providing security for Florida A&M coach James Colzie III during FAMU’s game at Florida Atlantic on Sept. 6 died less than two weeks after he suffered a broken leg when a player rolled into him while he was standing on the sidelines.

According to the Fraternal Order of Police Florida State Lodge, Craig Gaines died Sept. 19 at his residence. The Facebook post said Gaines’ death was “related to medical complications from his leg injury.”

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Florida Highway Patrol trooper dies less than two weeks after suffering broken leg on sideline of Florida A&M game

Craig Gaines was on security detail for coach James Colzie III on Sept. 6 when he got rolled into by a player trying to make a tackle.

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