Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, December 7, 1999
Add to My HeroesRoberto Luis Calderon
Police Officer Robert Calderon was killed when his patrol car collided with a transit bus while he was responding to a non-emergency call.
The collision occurred at the intersection of the South Miami-Dade Busway and Hibiscus Street in Perine. He and his partner were in the bus lane that runs parallel to U.S. Route 1 when the crash occurred. Officer Calderon's partner was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
The driver of the bus was charged with running a red light as a result of the ensuing crash investigation.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 3113
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 45 ReflectionsI can not believe that it has been 21 years. I hope you and Bill are in heaven riding your mountain bikes...
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