Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, July 8, 2012
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: 5591
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 8, 2012
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with third-degree murder
Police Officer Brian Lorenzo was killed when his department motorcycle was struck head-on by a drunk driver on I-95, near the Cottman Avenue exit at approximately 3:15 a.m.
The drunk driver was driving the wrong way on the interstate at the time. The driver was arrested at the scene and later charged with third-degree murder.
Officer Lorenzo had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 23 years and was assigned to the Highway Patrol. He is survived by his wife and three children. He is also survived by a brother who serves with the Philadelphia Police Department.