Officer David Cajuso Death and Obituary – Miami Beach Police Officer David Cajuso, age 33, tragically died following a motorcycle accident on Interstate 75 in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, on Monday, October 28, 2025. The veteran officer, who had served the department for a decade, was critically injured when his police motorcycle veered off the roadway and went down a steep embankment near the Palmetto Expressway. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Cajuso later succumbed to his injuries at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
According to initial reports, Officer Cajuso was traveling northbound on I-75 around midday when the crash occurred. For reasons that remain under investigation, his police-issued motorcycle lost control and went off the roadway, descending into a grassy embankment. Witnesses called 911, and first responders from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) arrived within minutes.
At the scene, paramedics performed CPR on the injured officer before he was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where medical teams worked tirelessly to save his life. Unfortunately, Cajuso succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. Following his passing, a solemn law enforcement procession accompanied his body to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office, as fellow officers and community members lined the streets to pay their respects.
Officer David Cajuso was a 10-year veteran of the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) and was widely recognized for his professionalism, courage, and dedication to public safety. Known among colleagues as a dependable and compassionate officer, Cajuso served with distinction in the Traffic Enforcement Unit, a specialized division focused on road safety and community outreach.
Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones described him as a “decorated hero” whose service embodied the values of integrity and bravery. “Officer Cajuso represented the best of what it means to wear the badge,” Chief Jones said in a statement. “He was deeply respected by his peers and beloved by the community he served.”
Outside of his uniform, Cajuso was a devoted husband and father to three young children, ages two, three, and five. Friends and family described him as a loving father who always made time for his children despite the demanding nature of his job. His death has left a profound void within the department and the broader Miami Beach community.
This was not the first time Officer Cajuso had faced danger in the line of duty. In October 2017, he was struck by a black BMW while conducting a traffic stop. The moment was captured on body camera footage, showing Cajuso being thrown to the ground. Despite sustaining injuries, he made a full recovery and returned to active duty — a testament to his resilience and dedication to service.
As investigations into the cause of the crash continue, tributes have poured in from across South Florida’s law enforcement community. Flags were lowered to half-staff at the Miami Beach Police Department, and plans are underway for a memorial service to honor his life and legacy.