Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Friday, May 26, 2000
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 26, 2000
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Jose Ortiz Santiago was killed during a traffic collision in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
This collision occurred when Officer Ortiz Santiago and his partner were traveling to investigate a shooting. A speeding truck over turned and landed on top of the passenger side of the police vehicle, killing the officer. The driver of the police vehicle was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.