Hundreds of first responders formed a procession through Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon, paying tribute to Sgt. Caleb Eisworth , a decorated police officer who died in the morning from injuries sustained in a June crash involving a truck.

Officials said they will be seeking the death penalty for the man they say responsible for the collision . His charge will be upgraded to first-degree murder after Eisworth's death.

Escorted by helicopters overhead, a motorcade bearing Eisworth's body left Our Lady of the Lake Hospital around 12:30 p.m., arriving a little over half an hour later at the East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office, where more than 40 motorcycle officers stood in formation to salute their fallen colleague.

Reflecting on Eisworth, Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse quoted

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