Alhambra Police Officer Alec Sanders Dies in Pursuit Crash

Tragic Loss of Officer Alec Sanders

• 💔 Officer Alec Sanders, 28, tragically died on duty following a pursuit crash in Alhambra.
• 🗓️ He was working a shift he wasn't scheduled for, filling in for a colleague.
• 👮 Sanders had served with the Alhambra PD for 8 months and previously with the Long Beach PD for a year.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He is survived by his two younger sisters and fiance.

Details of the Incident

• 💥 The crash occurred early this morning at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Edgewood Drive.
• 🚓 It involved a gray SUV with three suspects and Officer Sanders' police vehicle.
• ⚠️ While initially reported as a pursuit crash, specific details leading up to the collision have not been released by police.

Fatalities and Injuries

• 👩 A woman, one of the three occupants in the suspect vehicle, was ejected and died at the scene.
• 🚑 The other two occupants of the SUV were transported to the hospital.
• 🏥 Officer Sanders was rushed to LA General Medical Center but unfortunately did not survive.

Tributes and Remembrance

• 🙏 The Alhambra Police Department is mourning the loss, describing Sanders as dedicated, kind, and having a positive impact.
• 🏈 He was also remembered as a Cowboys fan and passionate about fitness.
• 🎗️ A procession is expected to honor Officer Sanders, transporting his body to the medical examiner's office.