Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: July 8, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Agent Osvaldo Pérez-León was killed in an automobile accident while transporting children who were participating in the Youth Athletic League program.
A tractor-trailer traveling in the opposite direction crossed into the opposing lane of traffic while attempting to avoid another car. The truck struck a bus, pushing it into the van.
Agent Pérez-León was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The seven children in the van sustained minor injuries.
Agent Pérez-León had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for eight years.