Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 488
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 7, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Special Agent Aaron Garcia was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 111 in Mecca, California, while on patrol shortly before 12:30 am.
Special Agent Garcia had served with the Union Pacific Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He had previously served with the Calexico Police Department, El Centro Police Department, and Imperial Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, mother, sister, and brother.