Fallen Hero

Detective Orestes (Oreo) Lorenzo
North Miami Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Friday, July 9, 2004

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Friday, July 2, 2004
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective Lorenzo succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when his unmarked department vehicle struck a car that turned left in front of his car on Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. Detective Lorenzo swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision but struck the car and then struck a palm tree. His seatbelt tore as a result of the collision and he was thrown from the vehicle. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital where he remained unconscious until succumbing to his injuries.

Detective Lorenzo had served with the North Miami Beach Police Department for 8 years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.