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Orestes Julian Lorenzo
Incident
Detective Orestes Lorenzo succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when his unmarked department vehicle struck a car that turned left in front of him on Pines Boulevard, at NW 180th Street, in Pembroke Pines.
Detective Lorenzo swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision but struck the car and then struck a palm tree. His seat belt tore as a result of the collision and he was thrown from the vehicle. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital where he remained unconscious until succumbing to his injuries.
Detective Lorenzo had served with the North Miami Beach Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Lorenzo gave the North Miami Beach Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the North Miami Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Lorenzo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Orestes is the only officer of North Miami Beach Police Department remembered here.
Orestes is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Orestes is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Orestes is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Orestes was 40. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Orestes had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Orestes was 40. 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. Orestes had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Orestes was 40. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Orestes had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 6.1% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 15.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at North Miami Beach Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
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