Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Friday, May 26, 2000
Add to My HeroesJosé R. Ortiz Santiago
Officer Jose Ortiz Santiago was killed during a traffic collision in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
This collision occurred when Officer Ortiz Santiago and his partner were traveling to investigate a shooting. A speeding truck over turned and landed on top of the passenger side of the police vehicle, killing the officer. The driver of the police vehicle was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
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- Age 46
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Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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