Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Monday, April 14, 1997
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 17683
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: April 14, 1997
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Ismael Morales-Chico was killed during a traffic stop when his cruiser was struck by another vehicle.
Officer Morales-Chico had pulled over a vehicle for speeding on PR-3 in Carolina, when his cruiser was struck by another vehicle. Officer Morales-Chico was thrown several feet from his car and fell to his death. The driver was arrested on the scene and was charged for negligence and involuntary homicide.
Offcier Ismael Morales-Chico served the Puerto Rico Police Department for six years, and was assigned with the Saturation Division of Carolina. He is survived by his wife and three children.