September 9th, 2012
08:49 PM ET
10 years ago
Police motorcyclist in presidential motorcade dies after Florida accident
(CNN) - A police motorcyclist in President Barack Obama's motorcade died Sunday in Florida following a serious highway accident, the top White House spokesman said.
The officer from the Jupiter, Florida, police department was transported to St. Mary's Medical Center in nearby West Palm Beach after being injured in the accident.
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Sorry to hear our nation's cop pass.
I don't understand how this pickup truck got so close to the president. This is really, really sad. How did this happen to the officer?????
My thoughts and prayers go out to that police officers family,I'm truely sorry for your loss while he was protecting our president.He 'll be remembered by all,God Bless...
That just really stinks I hope his family can get help to deal with the grief!
Prayers for his family.
My thoughts and sympathy to his family,friends,officers,and Jupiter Florida.Sorry for your loss.
Same thing happened when Bush was President.
Motorcade's can be dangerous.
My condolences to his family.