El Paso Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 2397
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: March 18, 2015
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Adrian Arellano was killed when his police motorcycle collided with another vehicle at North Yarbrough Drive and Edgemere Boulevard while escorting a funeral procession through the intersection.
A second officer was directing traffic at the intersection when the driver of a small sedan disregarded the officer's signals and entered the intersection. Patrolman Arellano's motorcycle struck the vehicle, causing him to be thrown to the ground. He was transported to Del Sol Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Arellano had served with the El Paso Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and parents.