Gallup Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch: Friday, January 3, 1986
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: January 3, 1986
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Ronnie Baca was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a driver who ran a red light around noon. He was taking his motorcycle to be serviced when he was hit.
Patrolman Baca had served with the Gallup Police Department for four years. He was survived by his expectant wife and two children.