Officer Andrew Joseph Camilleri, Sr., California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Andrew Joseph Camilleri, Sr.

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Sunday, December 24, 2017

Andrew Joseph Camilleri, Sr.

Officer Andrew Camilleri was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-880, near Route 92, in Hayward.

He and his partner were parked on the shoulder the freeway when the vehicle struck the rear of their patrol car at a high rate of speed shortly before midnight. Officer Camilleri, who was in the passenger seat, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. His partner was treated and released from a local hospital.

The driver who struck them was also injured and faces numerous charges pending his release from the hospital.

Officer Camilleri had served with the California Highway Patrol for 16 months. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge 21653

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender In custody

drunk driver

Most Recent Reflection

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To officer Camilleri´s family, I am saddened about this tragic event. A great officer was lost due to a senseless act by a drunk driver. Officer Camilleri did not die in vain he is a hero and will always be remembered for his outstanding work as a CHP officer. May God be with your entire family and may officer Camilleri rest in peace.

Recruit Gutierrez, Raul
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

February 25, 2018