Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1996
Miguel Angel Santiago-Garayua
Policeman Miguel Santiago-Garayua was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver as he transported a prisoner to jail.
He was driving on PR-1, in Juana Diaz, when the crash occurred.
Policeman Santiago-Garayua was a Puerto Rico National Guard veteran and had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, children, and mother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 5640
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 13th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 13, 2009
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