Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Sunday, November 5, 1995
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 5, 1995
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Agent William Perez-Madera and Lieutenant Hector Nozario-Torres were killed in an accident while in pursuit of a murder suspect. Agent Perez-Madera lost control of the patrol vehicle, striking a light post, killing Agent Perez-Madera upon impact. Lieutenant Nozario-Torres succumbed to his injuries hours later after being transported a local hospital.
The suspect was apprehended minutes after the crash and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Agent Perez-Madera had served with the agency for 16 years and is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.