Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, January 20, 2001
Alfredo Banos
Corporal Alfredo Banos was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another officer and to serve as a Spanish translator at a machete fight several miles away.
Corporal Banos was driving eastbound when his patrol car slid into the westbound lane while going around a curve. His vehicle was then struck on the driver's side by another vehicle, causing it to burst into flames upon impact. The roadway had been wet from heavy rains at the time of the accident.
Corporal Banos had been employed with the Lee County Sheriff's Office for ten years.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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