Incident
Sergeant David Cajuso was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 75 in Hialeah.
Around 11:35 a.m., Sergeant Cajuso was driving on Interstate 75 near NW 138th Street when he crashed. He was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Cajuso had served with the Miami Beach Police Department for ten years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, mother, and father.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Cajuso gave the Miami Beach Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Miami Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Cajuso.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Miami Beach Police Department has lost 10 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
David is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
David is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 3 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 37th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2025, 35 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 112th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2025, 37 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 117th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 33. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 33. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 33. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.2% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 10 deaths at Miami Beach Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Miami Beach Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, David among them.
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David C. Bearden
Mar 20, 1928
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William Lawrence Nichols
Feb 4, 1936
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Robert Boyle
Aug 31, 1936
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Donald Bernard Kramer
Feb 25, 1984
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John Carroll Koppin
Dec 26, 1984
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Robert E. Fitzpatrick
Apr 3, 1985
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Scott Richard Rakow
Jun 30, 1988
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Larry Emilio Marrero
Nov 28, 2018
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Edward Perez
Aug 19, 2021
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David Cajuso
Oct 28, 2025
Where
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