Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 24, 1991
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 24, 1991
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Angel Rivera-Delgado was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle while in pursuit of a stolen car in Levittown, Puerto Rico.
At about 4:00 pm, Officer Rivera-Delgado was traveling by the community of Sabana Seca in Levittown on his police motorcycle, when he noticed a car with stolen license plates. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver sped away, and Officer Rivera-Delgado pursued him. As Officer Rivera-Delgado entered the intersection of Sabana Seca Avenue and Doctor Chanca Avenue the traffic light was flashing and his motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle. The officer died at the scene.
Officer Rivera-Delgado served the Puerto Rico Police Department for 5 years, and was assigned to the Levittown Precinct. He is survived by his wife and two children.