Officer Eladio Rivera-Osorio, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Officer Eladio Rivera-Osorio

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Saturday, June 30, 1990

Eladio Rivera-Osorio

Officer Eladio Rivera-Osorio died when he was hit by a car in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The officer and his partner returned to their station on their motorcycles when they both noticed a vehicle stopped in the emergency lane on the De Diego Expressway. They discovered a person was sleeping inside and, while assisting, a drunk driver hit Officer Rivera-Osorio, throwing him several feet away. The officer died at the scene.

Officer Eladio Rivera-Osorio served with the Puerto Rico Police Department, and was assigned to the San Juan Tourist Zone.

Bio

Age 28
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Rivera-Osorio,
On today, the 28th 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 30, 2018