In the early hours of Saturday morning, tragedy struck the Los Angeles Police Department as one of their own, Baldemar Sandoval, lost his life in a collision with a big rig on the 210 Freeway in Glendora. The off-duty officer was the only one in the vehicle when it rear-ended the big rig on the eastbound lanes of the freeway, just west of Grand Avenue, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol.
Sandoval had just finished his shift at the Central Division and was on his way home when the accident occurred. His fellow officers and LAPD Chief Michel Moore were devastated by the loss of a valued member of the force. In a statement, Chief Moore expressed his deepest condolences to Sandoval’s family, loved ones, and friends as they mourned this tragedy.
The LAPD is a close-knit community, and the loss of one of their own hits hard. Baldemar Sandoval’s colleagues will undoubtedly miss his dedication to serving and protecting the people of Los Angeles. The department has lost a valued officer, and the community has lost a hero. Our thoughts are with Sandoval’s loved ones during this difficult time.
