Rider Down - RIP - TPD Master Patrol Officer Victor Guerrero
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I'm sure he may, but those funds usually take some time to get to. Most of the time when this kind of thing happens the money is usually needed now not when the courts and/or department want to give it up. That process often takes months and sometimes years.
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Tampa police officer killed in crash
TAMPA -- A 20-year veteran Tampa police officer and father of six was killed in a motorcycle accident in Pasco County today. Master Patrol Officer Victor Guerrero, 47, (left) was killed while riding his motorcycle on U.S. 41 about a mile and a half north of State Road 52.
Tampa police officials say he was airlifted to St. Joseph's Hospital where he died from his injuries. He was married and had three children and three stepchildren. He worked as a patrol officer in TPD's District 3.
The accident occurred about 12:50 p.m., when a Pasco County government truck, driving north, made a left-turn in front of Guerrero's 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was headed south, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Guerrero, who was not wearing a helmet, hit the side of the truck and was ejected from his bike. His body crossed the northbound lane and landed on the east shoulder.
FHP spokesman Larry Coggins said charges are pending against the driver of the county truck, Daniel Whipple.
"This is a horrible case of a violation of right of way," Coggins said.
Whipple, 53, was on duty when the accident occurred. The truck was impounded at the scene, and Whipple submitted to a drug test, said Michele Baker, Pasco's chief assistant county administrator.
"We're obviously very sorry, and our condolences go out to the officer's family," Baker said. "But at this point, we have to wait for the results of FHP's investigation."
The motorcycle debris from the accident hit a third vehicle, a Ford van driven by Bruce Brick, 55, which had been driving north on U.S. 41 behind the Pasco County truck. The two-lane road was closed in both directions for two hours, Coggins said.
Rosario Fierro, who was working on his property when the accident happened, said he never heard a scream, just the clash of metal. He ran to the scene, but said there wasn't anything anyone could do to help.
"He was just lying there," Fierro said of Guerrero.
Fierro said the county truck driver was very upset and kept saying, "I didn't see him! Did you guys see him? I didn't see him!"
Nearby, a crew of female inmates from the county jail was picking up trash. A detention deputy called 911 and paramedics arrived quickly, Fierro said. The inmates were crying and visibly shaken, he said.
"It was terrible to see," he said.
That sorrow spread this afternoon as officials learned of Guerrero's death.
"This is a sad day in the Tampa Police Department," Tampa Police Chief Steve Hogue said at a news conference this afternoon.
Mayor Pam Iorio praised Guerrero as an officer who performed his duties with dignity and pride, a loving father and husband, a man who was well regarded by everyone.
"I would just ask that everyone keep his wife and his children and all of his family in your prayers," Iorio said.
Tampa police officer killed in crash
TAMPA -- A 20-year veteran Tampa police officer and father of six was killed in a motorcycle accident in Pasco County today. Master Patrol Officer Victor Guerrero, 47, (left) was killed while riding his motorcycle on U.S. 41 about a mile and a half north of State Road 52.
Tampa police officials say he was airlifted to St. Joseph's Hospital where he died from his injuries. He was married and had three children and three stepchildren. He worked as a patrol officer in TPD's District 3.
The accident occurred about 12:50 p.m., when a Pasco County government truck, driving north, made a left-turn in front of Guerrero's 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was headed south, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Guerrero, who was not wearing a helmet, hit the side of the truck and was ejected from his bike. His body crossed the northbound lane and landed on the east shoulder.
FHP spokesman Larry Coggins said charges are pending against the driver of the county truck, Daniel Whipple.
"This is a horrible case of a violation of right of way," Coggins said.
Whipple, 53, was on duty when the accident occurred. The truck was impounded at the scene, and Whipple submitted to a drug test, said Michele Baker, Pasco's chief assistant county administrator.
"We're obviously very sorry, and our condolences go out to the officer's family," Baker said. "But at this point, we have to wait for the results of FHP's investigation."
The motorcycle debris from the accident hit a third vehicle, a Ford van driven by Bruce Brick, 55, which had been driving north on U.S. 41 behind the Pasco County truck. The two-lane road was closed in both directions for two hours, Coggins said.
Rosario Fierro, who was working on his property when the accident happened, said he never heard a scream, just the clash of metal. He ran to the scene, but said there wasn't anything anyone could do to help.
"He was just lying there," Fierro said of Guerrero.
Fierro said the county truck driver was very upset and kept saying, "I didn't see him! Did you guys see him? I didn't see him!"
Nearby, a crew of female inmates from the county jail was picking up trash. A detention deputy called 911 and paramedics arrived quickly, Fierro said. The inmates were crying and visibly shaken, he said.
"It was terrible to see," he said.
That sorrow spread this afternoon as officials learned of Guerrero's death.
"This is a sad day in the Tampa Police Department," Tampa Police Chief Steve Hogue said at a news conference this afternoon.
Mayor Pam Iorio praised Guerrero as an officer who performed his duties with dignity and pride, a loving father and husband, a man who was well regarded by everyone.
"I would just ask that everyone keep his wife and his children and all of his family in your prayers," Iorio said.
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The Pasco County employee (Whipple) was "on-duty" driving in his government truck.
No reply for not wearing a helmet.
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^ did you just say? 
anyone notice how quickly an investigation was launched into this and how "big of a deal" this is? Man, had that been any of YOU guys they'd be dragging their asses.
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