Police probe crash that killed Hollywood officer
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) _ Hollywood police officers are mourning the death of one of their own — even as they continue to investigate the crash that killed him.
Nine-year-veteran Alex Del Rio died Saturday night after his patrol car slammed into a palm tree and burst into flames. It’s unclear why he lost control of his car, but authorities say he may have been pursuing a speeding motorist and swerved to avoid hitting a taxi cab.
There were no other injuries.
Police Chief Chadwick Wagner says the 31-year-old Del Rio was “extremely liked.”