Eric Solorio

Vehic/Purs

Officer Eric Solorio died from his injuries a month after crashing while he and his partner chased a car. Solorio was in the passenger seat when the officers saw a car speeding near 67th and Union at around 10:45 p.m. The officers pursued the car east on 67th until their squad car was reportedly cut off by another driver and spun out of control, crashing into a tree and church building. Solorio suffered severe spinal injuries and died on February 12, 2006. Solorio's partner suffered minor injuries.