Sergeant José M. Aponte-Torres, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Sergeant José M. Aponte-Torres

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Tuesday, June 17, 1980

José M. Aponte-Torres

Sergeant José Aponte-Torres succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash five days earlier as he provided an escort for a marathon on Munoz Rivera Avenue.

Another vehicle turned left in front of him, causing him to swerve into a wall. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

He was assigned to the Highway Patrol Division.

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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, June 12, 1980

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Sgt. Aponte-Torres,
On today, the 37th 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.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 17, 2017