Fallen Hero
Lieutenant Corey Dahlem
Gainesville Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 22
years
Badge Number: 039
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of
Incident: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Lieutenant Corey Dahlem was struck and killed by a drunk driver while
on foot patrol during celebration ceremonies, following a college
basketball game at the University of Florida at approximately 0230
hours.
Lieutenant Dahlem was walking across West University Avenue, which had
been closed to vehicular traffic, when a pickup truck turned onto the
roadway and struck him from behind. The driver of the truck immediately
fled in the vehicle but was boxed in a short distance away by two
officers.
The driver was taken into custody and charged in connection with the incident.
Lieutenant Dahlem was transported to a local hospital in extremely
critical condition. He died from his injuries 19 hours later, after
being taken off of life support.
Lieutenant Dahlem had served with the Gainesville Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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