BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A Pennsylvania State trooper died while on duty in Bucks County on Saturday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. 

Authorities say Donald Brackett suffered an apparent medical episode.

He was just 58 years old.

“All personnel of the Pennsylvania State Police are deeply affected by this loss,” Lieutenant Colonel Evanchick said. “Our thoughts are with Trooper Brackett’s family and friends as they mourn his sudden passing.”

State Trooper Brackett worked in the King of Prussia barracks and was a United States Marine Corps veteran.