Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 13, 1992
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 13, 1992
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Osvaldo Canalejo was killed when his patrol car was broadsided at the intersection of SW 22nd Avenue and Coral Way while he was responding to an "officer needs assistance" call.
The driver of the car that hit Officer Canalejo was charged with running a red light and reckless driving. He plead guilty and was fined $575, had his license revoked for one year, and was sentenced to traffic school.
Officer Canalejo had served with the Miami Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents.