Warner Robins Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Monday, March 5, 1990
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 22, 1983
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Cilurso succumbed to injuries sustained 7 years earlier when he police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. He was responding with emergency equipment activated to a burglary in progress call when the driver turned in front of him and collided with this motorcycle.
He remained in a coma for several weeks. Once he came out of the coma he was physically and mentally impaired as a result of the severe trauma and head injuries he sustained. He died in his home on March 5, 1990.
Officer Cilurso had served with the Warner Robins Police Department for 2 years and had previously served with the Dania, Florida, Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his son, parents, and sister.