Orange Beach Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Police Officer's Death
OBA Staff • August 12, 2024
20-Year Sentence for Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Officer
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Tyler Henderson from Orange Beach has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a drunk driving crash that killed Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez. Henderson, 33, pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
The crash happened in August 2022. Henderson ran a stop sign at County Road 36 and Highway 59 in Summerdale. His blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit. He collided with Lopez's police cruiser.
Officer Lopez died instantly in the crash. A passenger in Henderson's truck was also injured. Initially, Henderson faced murder charges.
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