Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: 2846
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 18, 2012
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Joseph Olivieri was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident in the HOV lane of the Long Island Expressway, near Exit 35.
He had exited his patrol car when another vehicle entered the crash scene and struck him. He was transported to North Shore University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Olivieri had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 14 year and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for five years.