Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, March 26, 1997
Add to My HeroesRoel Garcia
Corporal Roel Garcia was killed when he was involved in an accident with an oil field truck. Corporal Garcia was en route to a drug task force when the truck pulled out in front of him, causing his patrol car to strike the rear of the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Corporal Garcia had served with the agency for 16 years.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 3166
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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