Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 1, 1956
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 1, 1956
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Fidel Rivera-Mayol was patrolling the streets of the district of Santurce in San Juan during the day. While crossing a street he was hit in broad daylight by a public transit bus driven by a drunk driver.
Policeman Rivera was known as "3minutes" by his department due to his quick response time when he was called to a scene.
Policeman Rivera-Mayol had previously served with the United States Army in Germany during World War II; he was survived by his wife, son, and four daughters.