Special Agent John Gilberto Orellana

Special Agent John Gilberto Orellana

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - Investigations, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, January 29, 1998

John Gilberto Orellana

Special Agent John Orellana was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to back up a United States Border Patrol agent who was chasing several illegal aliens in Imperial County, California.

As Agent Orellana was responding to the call his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of California State Routes 86 and 22, in Salton City. Agent Orellana had been temporarily assigned to the area due to a dramatic increase in illegal alien smuggling.

Agent Orellana had served with the Immigration and Naturalization Service for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 23 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Location California

emergency response

Most Recent Reflection

View all 16 Reflections

The Imperial Valley Law enforcement Memorial remembers United Stated Immigration & Naturalization Service, Special Agent John Orellana, who died in the line of duty today in 1998
.
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Officer Mike Boston
IVLEM President

January 29, 2016