Cornwall Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, February 10, 1989
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 10, 1989
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Pled guilty
Patrolman Machuca was killed in an accident when his cruiser was struck by a drunk driver fleeing officers from a neighboring agency. He was en route to assist in the chase when the accident occurred. The suspect had three previous DUI convictions and was driving on a revoked license. The suspect plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter.
Patrolman Machuca had been with the agency for two years.