Georgia Dept of Public Safety Releases Statement on GSP Trooper Death

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released more information regarding the incident over the weekend that took the life of a Georgia State Patrol Trooper.

It happened Sunday when Trooper Jimmy Cenescar was attempting to stop a fleeing motorcycle for a traffic violation on Interstate 85 North near Old Peachtree Road, in Atlanta.

Trooper Cenescar’s vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures. Trooper Cenescar was rushed to Northside Gwinnett Hospital, where he passed away.

Trooper Cenescar has been employed with the Georgia Department of Public Safety since January of 2023 and was a graduate of the 114th Trooper School.

In a statement released Tuesday, The Department of Public Safety’s Information Officer said, “The Department of Public Safety sends its sincerest condolences and prayers to Trooper Jimmy Cenescar’s family and co-workers. Please keep Trooper Cenescar’s family in your prayers as they cope with the loss of their loved one.”