Sergeant Edwin Maldonado-García, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Sergeant Edwin Maldonado-García

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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Edwin Maldonado-García

Sergeant Edwin Maldonado-García was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway near Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, at about 8:15 pm.

He was in uniform and driving to work when he observed several citizens attempting to rescue a kitten from the middle of the highway. He stopped his vehicle to assist but was struck by an oncoming car as he tried to grab the kitten.

Sergeant Maldonado-García had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 37 years and was assigned to the Internal Security Division at police headquarters. He is survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 37 years
Badge 8-13253

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

off duty, traffic hazard

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Sgt. Maldonado-Garcia,
On today, the 2nd 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 19, 2025