CHP officer dies in Culver City crash after suspected ‘medical emergency’

RIP Officer Miguel Cano MAY YOU BE WITH GOD!

• Officer Miguel Cano was killed in a vehicle crash at Bristol Parkway north of Green Valley Circle in Culver City, California, at 12:30 a.m.
• Officer Cano and his partner had just arrested a subject for possession of drugs and an illegal weapon and were transporting him to be processed. While driving on Bristol Parkway, Officer Cano stated that he did not feel well. Shortly after that, he lost control of his patrol vehicle and crashed into a tree.
• Officer Cano was transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he passed away. His partner and the detainee suffered minor injuries. It is believed that Officer Cano suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness before the crash. An investigation has been initiated.
• Officer Cano had served with the California Highway Patrol for two years. He is survived by his wife and parents. source

34-year-old California Highway Patrol officer was killed in the line of duty after suffering a suspected “medical emergency” and then crashing his cruiser in Culver City Wednesday morning, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. as Officer Miguel Cano and his partner were transporting a detainee on Bristol Parkway, north of Green Valley Circle, the CHP stated in a news release.

“For reasons still under investigation, Officer Cano lost control of the patrol vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a tree,” the CHP stated.

Emergency crews transported both officers to UCLA Medical Center. “Tragically, despite the lifesaving efforts of emergency personnel, Officer Cano was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital,” the CHP stated.

Cano’s partner suffered minor injuries in the crash. The person in custody also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey.

During a 10:30 a.m. news conference, CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said Cano appeared to have lost consciousness before the crash.

Cano’s partner suffered minor injuries in the crash. The person in custody also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey.

During a 10:30 a.m. news conference, CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said Cano appeared to have lost consciousness before the crash.

Cano apparently told his fellow officer he wasn’t feeling well prior to the crash, Duryee said.

The person being detained, who has not been identified, was in possession of drugs and an illegal handgun at the time of their arrest.

“The subject we did have under arrest did have drugs in their possession. We do not think this was an exposure to drugs. The other officer and the subject did not experience any signs or symptoms related to that,” Duryee said.

“We are devastated by the loss of Officer Cano, who gave his life while serving the people of California,” CHP Commissioner Duryee said. “His dedication, courage and commitment to public safety will never be forgotten. We stand with his family and our CHP family during this incredibly difficult time.”