Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Monday, November 21, 2011
Add to My HeroesMariano Rodríguez-Maldonado, Jr.
Agent Mariano Rodríguez-Maldonado was killed in an automobile accident as he and his partner responded to a call in Luquillo at approximately 3:30 am.
He and his partner were responding to a call involving a mental patient causing a disturbance at a gas station. They were traveling along PR-3 when their patrol car left the roadway at the intersection of Fortuna and struck the highway divider, which impaled the vehicle's passenger side. Agent Rodríguez-Maldonado, who was riding as the passenger, suffered fatal injuries. His partner suffered severe leg injuries.
Agent Rodríguez-Maldonado had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 33227
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 146 ReflectionsAgent Rodriguez-Maldonado,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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