Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Delmy “Patty” Alvarez

Gender : Female

Age : 28

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/12/2024

Location : West Anderson Street and Parramore Avenue near Amway Center

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orlando Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 12, 2024, Orlando Police initiated a high-speed pursuit of a white Lexus after the driver attempted to evade arrest. Police aggressively pursued the vehicle through downtown Orlando, reaching speeds exceeding 60 mph. The police violated pursuit policy during this chase. At the intersection of West Anderson Street and Parramore Avenue, the fleeing Lexus with police in pursuit ran a red light, colliding with a Honda Civic driven by 28-year-old Delmy "Patty" Alvarez. Alvarez was fatally injured in the crash, while the driver of the Lexus also died from the collision. The Orlando Police Department did not follow pursuit policy during the chase, which contributed to this fatal incident. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/news/needless-death-delmy-alvarez-110000846.html
https://www.wesh.com/article/shooting-suspect-dies-orlando-crash/45658741
https://www.ezeroad.com/news205866834/woman_dies_after_overnight_motorcycle_crash_in_orlando_troopers_say.htm