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Resided:
TX, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 13, 2007
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Irving Police Dept.
TX
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Badge:
966
On The Job:
2 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TX
USA
Fri. Apr. 13, 2007
Summary:
Officer Andrew Esparza was injured in an automobile accident while responding to assist another officer.
Officer Esparza crashed about 8:45 pm on eastbound Highway 183 near Carl Road, during a rainstorm. He lost control of his patrol car when the vehicle hydroplaned and went off the right shoulder, hitting a concrete light pole on the side of the highway. He was transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Officer Esparza had served with the Irving Police Department for two years. He is survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers. One of his brothers also serves with the Irving Police Department.
