La Habra Police Department, California
End of Watch: Monday, October 31, 1994
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 2 months
Badge Number: 273
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 31, 1994
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 6 years
Officer Michael Osornio was killed when a drunk driver broadsided his patrol car at the intersection of La Habra Boulevard and Beach Boulevard.
The drunk driver ran a red light and struck his patrol car at an estimated 60 mph. Officer Osornio was flown to the UCI Medical Center in Orange, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The 51-year-old suspect, who had a blood alcohol level of 0.18, was charged in connection with Officer Orsonio's death. He was convicted of vehicular manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison.
Officer Osornio had served with the La Habra Police Department for 14 months. He was survived by his fiancee, parents, sisters, and brother.