Policeman Miguel Angel Santiago-Garayua, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Policeman Miguel Angel Santiago-Garayua

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1996

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Miguel Angel Santiago-Garayua

Policeman Miguel Santiago-Garayua was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver as he transported a prisoner to jail.

He was driving on PR-1, in Juana Diaz, when the crash occurred.

Policeman Santiago-Garayua was a Puerto Rico National Guard veteran and had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, children, and mother.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 13 years
Badge 5640
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

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Officer Santiago-Garayua,
On today, the 25th 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

December 12, 2021