Governor honors fallen Hayward area CHP officer
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On Monday, Gov. Jerry Brown honored a California Highway Patrol officer who died in the line of duty on Christmas Eve.
CHP Officer Andrew J. Camilleri Sr., 33, of Tracy, died Sunday night, officials reported.
The CHP said that just after 11:30 p.m. Sunday Camilleri and Officer Jonathan Velasquez were stopped in their patrol vehicle when the rear of the vehicle was struck by a suspected impaired driver on the Winton Avenue on-ramp to southbound Interstate 880 in Hayward.
Both officers were injured in the crash. The CHP said Officer Camilleri was transported to St. Rose Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
“Anne and I are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of Officer Camilleri, who died yesterday while working to keep our communities safe. We join his family, friends and the entire California Highway Patrol in mourning his death and in honoring his sacrifice,” Gov. Brown said in his Christmas Day statement on Camilleri’s death.
Officer Camilleri graduated from the CHP Academy in March and was assigned to the Hayward Area Office.
He is survived by his wife, Rosanna; a daughter and two sons, ages 12, 6 and 2; and his parents, brother and sister.
In honor of Officer Camilleri, the governor said State Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.