Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Tuesday, October 1, 1996
Add to My HeroesRoberto Luis Batista-Rosario
Agent Roberto Batista-Rosario, Agent Hector Melendez-Rosa, and Agent Wilfredo Berenguer-Calderon were killed in an automobile crash when their patrol car was struck by multiple vehicles and became engulfed in flames on PR-2, near the Espinosa neighborhood.
The driver of the car that caused the crash was found to be not competent to stand trial.
Officer Batista-Rosario previously served with the Morovis Municipal Police.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsAgent Batista-Rosario,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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