An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper has died following a crash in Oklahoma City.According to a Facebook post from OHP, Trooper Vernon Brake was killed after 36-year-old Mercedes Bayne lost control in the southbound lanes of I-35. The car crossed the median into the northbound lanes, striking Brake.OHP said Bayne was traveling southbound on I-35 when she took evasive action to avoid either debris or equipment or vehicles that had stopped ahead of her.Trooper Brake was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other car, Mercedes Bayne, and a four-year-old passenger were also killed.Brake graduated from the OHP Academy in 2006 and served for nearly 20 years. OHP's Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating.Multiple Oklahoma politicians and leaders have released statements following Brake's death.Governor Kevin StittI want to take a moment to honor the life and service of Trooper Vernon Brake, who was killed in the line of duty today. For nearly 20 years, Trooper Brake served Oklahoma with integrity and dedication, and we are forever grateful for his sacrifice."Sarah and I are praying for his wife, children, and all those affected by this loss."We are also lifting up in prayer the woman and young child who lost their lives in this incident as well. Lord be with these families, said Governor Kevin Stitt.Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, (R) PerryThis is an absolute tragedy for our state and for the local community. I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Vernon Brake as they struggle to make sense of this sudden and heartbreaking loss. My family and I are also praying for the loved ones of the innocent mother and daughter who were also killed in this terrible accident.Trooper Brake devoted his life and career to serving Oklahomans and keeping our roads safe since he graduated from the 56th Trooper Academy in 2006. He devoted decades of his life to protecting the residents of Logan and Oklahoma counties. He was a courageous man and a loving husband and father. His loss leaves a hole that will be deeply felt by all who knew him. May his service and sacrifice never be forgotten."State Rep. Collin Duel, (R) Guthrie"My heart goes out to the families of the deceased," Duel said. "Sadly, law enforcement and first responders know all too well the risks they are asked to face every day they wear a uniform and serve the public, but it never gets easier to deal with their loss. I'm thankful for the service of Trooper Brake, and I stand with many others in this community in telling his surviving wife and two children that we will be there for them when they need us. My condolences and prayers go out to the families of the other victims of this tragedy as well."Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less