The Peace Officer's job is dangerous all the time, no matter what the circumstances. Death and injury are always just a heartbeat away, and not always because of a criminal's actions. The very act of wearing a badge can be deadly, as can just showing up for work. And so can "routine" operations such as funeral escorts. It is my sad privilege to honor and show my gratitude to Officer Curtis Arellano, El Paso Police Department, who died during one such routine operation.
Patrolman Arellano was killed when his police motorcycle collided with another vehicle at North Yarbrough Drive and Edgemere Boulevard while escorting a funeral procession through the intersection. Another patrol officer had stopped all traffic at the intersection in advance of Officer Arellano's approach at the head of the funeral procession. As the motorcycle patrolman drove through the intersection, and while the other officer was signaling for all traffic to remain stopped, a vehicle approached the intersection and entered it against the officer's signal. In the collision, Officer Arellano was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered severe injuries. Although transported immediately to a nearby hospital, Officer Arellano, a ten year veteran, succumbed to his injuries.
Rest in Peace, Officer Arellano, your watch here is over as you join your brothers and sisters in blue somewhere in a better place. May the Good Shepherd hold and comfort your wife and young son, and your parents...as well as your fellow officers at El Paso PD.
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