North Miami Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Friday, July 9, 2004
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: July 2, 2004
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.