Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, February 7, 1997
Add to My HeroesRobert Vargas
Officer Robert Vargas was killed in an on duty accident while en route to a vehicle chase.
As he entered an intersection, with his emergency equipment activated, he was struck by another vehicle. That vehicle pushed his patrol car into a third vehicle. Officer Vargas was killed instantly.
Officer Vargas had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and mother.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 3170
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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