Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Monday, September 5, 2016
Add to My HeroesWaldemar Rivera-Santiago
Lieutenant Waldemar Rivera-Santiago was killed in a motorcycle crash on PR-2, near mile marker 159 in Mayaguez, while en route to the police headquarters.
He was killed instantly when his police motorcycle collided with a truck.
Lieutenant Rivera-Santiago had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 30 years
- Badge 7-13021
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 121 ReflectionsLt. Rivera-Santiago,
On today, the 5th 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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