Duty Death: Jorge Sanchez - [Miami]
End of Service: 01/11/2016
By Police1 Staff
MIAMI – A motorcycle officer died Tuesday in a multi-vehicle crash involving 12 people.
According to the Miami Herald, Officer Jorge Sanchez of the Miami Police Department was killed in the crash en route to work.
Our entire Miami Police family grieves with the family and friends of Officer Jorge Sanchez. Thank you all for your condolences and prayers. pic.twitter.com/Ecefm6E3O3
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) November 1, 2016
NBC Miami reported 53-year-old Sanchez was a 21-year law enforcement veteran. The officer was rear-ended by an SUV, according to the publication.
Four people were taken to the hospital, two in critical condition. Seven other people were treated at the scene.
An investigation into the crash in ongoing.