Fallen Hero

Deputy Sheriff David Abella
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Biographical Info

Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 4234

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Abella was killed in an automobile accident on 50th Street while responding to a call at a local convenience store. He was attempting to pass a tractor trailer when he lost control of his patrol car and struck a utility pole. The deputy was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Abella had served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for 1 year. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, brother, and sister.