Bio & Incident Details
Age: 27
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Automobile accident
Incident Date: 10/17/1985
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer John Melendez was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another officer on a traffic stop.
As he drove down a downgrade on a bridge on Haulover Beach, the vehicle went out of control and flipped several times. Officer Melendez's seatbelt malfunctioned and the buckle broke, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle.
Officer Melendez is survived by his wife and children.
