Rio Rancho Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch: Monday, August 27, 2007
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 115
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 27, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Germaine Casey succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, providing an escort for President George W. Bush. The collision occurred on Sunport Boulevard adjacent to the Albuquerque International Airport.
As the motorcade rounded a curve, Officer Casey's motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree. He was treated by officers and medical personnel on the scene and then transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where he died.
Officer Casey had served with the Rio Rancho police department for two years and had previously served with the University of New Mexico Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two children.