Police Officer Alex Del Rio, Hollywood Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Alex Del Rio

Hollywood Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, November 22, 2008

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Alex Del Rio

Police Officer Alex Del Rio was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a speeding motorist in the 7000 block of Sheridan Street.

He observed a motorist speeding eastbound on Sheridan Street. Officer Del Rio followed the car and then had to take evasive action to avoid hitting a taxi cab. Officer Del Rio lost control of the patrol car and crashed into a tree in the median. His vehicle was immediately engulfed in flames.

Officer Del Rio had served with the Hollywood Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 9 years
Badge 2513

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

traffic stop

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You are a hero to your community and the Hollywood Police Department. I pass by every day when I head home, a beautification road site dedicated in your memory.

A memorial book binder that I made in your honor rests in the Hollywood Police Department Records Division.
Always Remembered! Never Forgotten!!

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