Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Monday, June 16, 1997
Add to My HeroesLucy Echevarria-Colon
Sergeant Lucy Echevarria-Colon was killed when she and her partner were struck by a drunk driver at the scene of a previous accident.
At about 12:08 a.m., Sgt. Echevarria-Colon and her partner were directing traffic in the middle of an accident scene on Baldorioty Castro Avenue in San Juan. Both officers noticed a man driving while intoxicated, and Sergent Echevarria-Colon pushed her partner away to avoid being hit but was struck by the vehicle herself. She died at the scene.
The driver was charged with DUI, gross negligence, and reckless driving.
Sergeant Lucy Echevarria-Colon served the Puerto Rico Police Department for two years and was assigned to the Office of the Auxiliary Superintendent of Community Police, headquartered in San Juan. She is survived by her young daughter, parents, and sister.
She was posthumously promoted to Sergeant and was awarded the Medal of Valor during 1998's Puerto Rico Police Week.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender DUI, gross negligence, Reckless Driving
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View all 21 ReflectionsGod of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.
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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]
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