MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) – Family members and fellow officers stood by the casket of a fallen Miami Beach Police motorcycle man, a day after he died in a motorcycle accident.
Preparations began Wednesday to transport the body of 33-year-old David Cajuso to the Miami Lakes funeral home.
Several law enforcement agencies lined the streets of Miami for a second procession as a Miami Fire Rescue truck transported Cajuso to his final resting place at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes.
7News cameras captured distraught family members and friends as the procession began.
Cajuso, a father of three and husband, lost his life Tuesday morning on Interstate 75 near the Palmetto Expressway. He was flown to Ryder Trauma Center, but despite the best efforts of the medical team, he did not survive.
7News cameras captured several law enforcement officers standing outside the hospital in a show of support. Moments later, it was clear that they had received the heartbreaking news that their colleague had died, as many officers comforted each other.
Miami Beach police called Cajuso a hero during a news conference Tuesday after the tragic crash.
“This is a sad and dark day for the men and women of the Miami Beach Police Department and for all law enforcement officers in South Florida,” Jones said.
A first procession in honor of Cajuso’s life took place on Tuesday. A Miami Fire Rescue truck transported Cajuso’s body to the medical examiner’s office as officers lined the street around the hospital.
“Today our worst nightmares came true, but I think you can see that we are united, we are showing support for the family, our police officers and the entire law enforcement community,” Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said.
Colleagues then carried his flag-covered casket as loved ones said their goodbyes.
“David was a decorated hero. I ask that you keep his young family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this grievance process,” Jones said.
The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help Cajuso’s family with their expenses. If you would like to make a donation, click here.
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