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Patrolman Manuel Olivas | New Mexico State Police, New Mexico
New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

Patrolman

Manuel Olivas

New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

End of Watch: Friday, February 1, 1985

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 1, 1985
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with vehicular homicide

Patrolman Manuel Olivas was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating an earlier accident on I-25 near the Pecos River Bridge in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

He was struck while taking measurements at the accident scene. The suspect continued driving but was later arrested during a police search of the area. The man was charged with vehicular homicide.

Patrolman Olivas had been in law enforcement for seven years. He was survived by his expectant wife and daughter. His wife gave birth to his son only three months after his death.