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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.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Del Rio gave the Hollywood Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hollywood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Del Rio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hollywood Police Department has lost 8 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Alex is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Alex is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Alex 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 2008, 4 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Alex was 31. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Alex had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Alex was 31. 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. Alex had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alex was 31. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Alex had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 37.5% of all 8 deaths at Hollywood 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
Hollywood Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Alex among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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