Corporal Roel Garcia
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 26, 1997

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 26, 1997
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available

Corporal Garcia was killed when he was involved in an accident with an oil field truck. Corporal Garcia was en route to a drug task force when the truck pulled out in front of him. His cruiser struck the rear of the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.