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Florida police officer in Obama motorcade killed in accident
The Hill ^ | 9/09/12 | Meghashyam Mali

Posted on 09/09/2012 5:59:51 PM PDT by Libloather

Fla. police officer in Obama motorcade killed in accident
By Meghashyam Mali - 09/09/12 08:30 PM ET

A police officer in President Obama’s motorcade was killed Sunday after being struck by another vehicle.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Teri Barbera said the motorcycle officer was on Interstate-95, assigned to close the roadway when he was hit by a pickup truck, the AP reported.

He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the officer.

President Obama was in West Palm Beach, Fla. his second stop in the state Sunday for a rally at the West Palm Beach Convention Center.

Upon his return to Andrews Air Force Base, Obama was notified that the officer in the crash had passed away, said White House press secretary Jay Carney, according to a pool report.

The sheriff’s office said an investigation was ongoing and that no charges had been filed yet against the driver of the pickup truck.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: florida; killed; motorcade; police
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To: lightman

Deeply sorry. Deepest sympathies to his family.


21 posted on 09/09/2012 6:46:34 PM PDT by Christie at the beach (I like Newt.)
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To: Libloather

Please remember that a good man laid down his life for his
Country. May God give his family peace during this tragic time.


22 posted on 09/09/2012 6:57:59 PM PDT by tajgirvan (May we Never forget the Sacrifices of our American Heroes nor that of their Families!)
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To: Libloather

I have to say that I’m surprised it hasn’t happened more often. I’ve actually been a driver in presidential motorcades before and depending on the location and traffic, those cops are usually going through some hair razing moves to keep the whole thing moving — usually at pretty decent speeds.


23 posted on 09/09/2012 6:58:58 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (My tagline is in the shop.)
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To: Mortrey

“Bath-House Barry”

I am gonna start using that phrase.

Thanks!


24 posted on 09/09/2012 7:03:02 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: ElkGroveDan
I have to say that I’m surprised it hasn’t happened more often. I’ve actually been a driver in presidential motorcades

Aye--did it once for Bush 41. NEVER again.

25 posted on 09/09/2012 7:10:54 PM PDT by lightman (Settling for the "lesser of two..." is still choosing Evil)
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To: Libloather

The whole idea of police on motorcycles makes no sense to me. Horses either. 4 wheels are better than 2 and 4 wheels are better than 4 hooves.


26 posted on 09/09/2012 9:22:45 PM PDT by faucetman ( Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: Libloather

RIP.


27 posted on 09/10/2012 5:49:53 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (If you like lying Socialist dirtbags, you'll love Slick Willard)
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To: Libloather
What was the major difference between Obama and the deceased police officer?
The police officer was an American.
28 posted on 09/11/2012 6:45:02 PM PDT by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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