Joe Rios

1993

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Joe Rios served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Officer Joe Rios succumbed to injuries sustained eight months earlier while on bicycle patrol on Sunset Boulevard. The accident occurred on May 27, 1992, when an automobile exited a parking lot into his path. Officer Rios was able to return to duty six months later, but suffered a cerebral concussion which contributed to his death on January 20, 1993. Officer Rios was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 10 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Also Served

Los Angeles Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 40W · Line 20 cut as JOE RIOS

In Our Keeping

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