Off-duty LAPD officer killed in crash

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Story Created: Feb 26, 2010 at 12:48 PM PST

Story Updated: Mar 1, 2010 at 12:22 PM PST

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DIAMOND BAR — Three people were being treated Friday for injuries suffered in a four-vehicle crash that killed a 37-year-old off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer in Diamond Bar.

One critically injured person was flown by rescue helicopter to a hospital, and two others were taken to hospitals by ambulance.

The officer was identified by the coroner's office as Jacqueline Montalvo, 37, of Rowland Heights. Montalvo was a 1991 graduate of Schurr High School in Montebello.

The crash occurred at 5:32 p.m. Thursday on Grand Avenue at Longview Drive in east Diamond Bar, said Lt. John Saleeby of the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station.

One vehicle was northbound on Grand Avenue when it collided with a
southbound vehicle on Grand, causing a chain-reaction collision with two other vehicles, Saleeby said. Montalvo, who was assigned to the Hollywood Division, died in the crash, and three other people were taken to hospitals, including one who was flown by helicopter, he said.

Montalvo was driving the vehicle that swerved and collided head-on
with the southbound vehicle, initiating the chain-reaction crash, a sheriff's captain at the scene told an On Scene Video camera crew.

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Rabbi Pedro said on Monday, May 3 at 4:16 AM

Another drunk off duty cop driving like a maniac. what else is new?

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anonymous said on Thursday, Mar 11 at 4:23 PM

always sorry to hear when someone dies unnecessarily and injures others in so doing, as in this case.... my prayers go out to all...

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Catherine Distefano said on Wednesday, Mar 10 at 11:43 AM

Although it had been a while since we last spoke I can still hear Jackie cracking jokes out there on the softball field. We had some good times at Eastmont and Schurr! You will always be in our hearts Jack! Love ya "My Friend"!

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Werner Flores said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 6:05 PM

Jackie was a hard worker and did not back down in time of danger and or to assist a fellow officer. While at work she was didicated 100% to her career and in her heart the well being of the residentes of Hollywood was her primary concern. Jackie made numerous arrest making Hollywood a safer place for the residents and visitors and this I saw with my own eyes. Jackie may you rest in peace and I know that you will continue to smile from heaven upon us as you did while we worked together.

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Anonymous said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 1:42 PM

so sorry to her family on her loss

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Jessie Guevara said on Friday, Feb 26 at 11:44 PM

Jackie was my bestfriend growing up,she was a very loving person once you knew her.she will be missed by many,this i am sure.I know shes in haven with her loved one...

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