Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, April 10, 2014
Add to My HeroesMareli Alejandra Morales-Santiago
Agent Mareli Morales-Santiago succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle collision six days earlier.
She and another officer were driving a department vehicle on PR-52, near Santa Isabel Salinas, when another vehicle struck it. Their vehicle overturned, causing both officers to suffer serious injuries. They were both flown to a local hospital, where Agent Morales-Santiago succumbed to her injuries.
Agent Morales-Santiago had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to the Division of Community Relations. She was survived by her husband and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 29950
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, April 4, 2014
Most Recent Reflection
View all 150 ReflectionsAgent Morales-Santiago,
On today, the 10th 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.
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