Hollywood Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 2513
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: November 22, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.