Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says By FOX 13 News staff Published Josh Cascio reports TAMPA, Fla. - Within a matter of moments, the life of a Tampa police officer – a 16-year veteran of the force and U.S. Marine Corps veteran – was cut short in a wrong-way crash, and investigators believe he purposely veered into the oncoming vehicle to save others. Chief Brian Dugan identified the officer as 45-year-old Jesse Madsen, describing him as a "highly-decorated" officer who was a seven-time recipient of the Tampa Police Department's Life-Saving Award.