Los Angelis Police Officer Who was Struck Dies

A veteran LAPD motorcycle officer died Wednesday, several days after he was struck by an SUV driven by a woman suspected of being under the influence of cocaine. Fellow officers and family members had been holding vigil for Chris Cortijo — a member of the department for nearly 27 years — at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center since the Saturday accident.

Related Links

• LA Times.com
• http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lapd-in-mourning-after-officer-killed-by-driver-allegedly-on-drugs-20140409,0,3325703.story?track=rss#axzz2yTrbZZHd
• http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/04/09/lapd-motorcyle-officer-dies-from-sun-valley-collision/

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