Its an injustice: Family denied pension benefits after trooper dies in the line of duty [Video]

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – It’s been nearly a month since Connecticut Trooper Aaron Pelletier died in the line of duty.

The 34-year-old’s death is now exposing a loophole in state law.

Pelletier’s family is not eligible to receive his vested benefits.

“They need all the support that they can get to make sure that there’s stability,” state Rep. Chris Poulos said.

Authorities said Pelletier was hit and killed during a traffic stop on a highway on May 30.

His death united police departments from across the state, showing support at his funeral.

Lawmakers are now unifying to say his young family deserves to be supported.

“We should focus on this case right now and make sure the Pelletier family is taken care of,” state Rep. Vincent Candelora said.

The Pelletier family is eligible for $100,000 from the state’s Fallen Officer Fund and a GoFundMe has also raised more than $670,000.

However, Connecticut state law …