Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Monday, August 17, 2015
Add to My HeroesElsa L. Rosa-Ortiz
Agent Elsa Rosa-Ortiz was killed when her vehicle was rear-ended on PR-2, in Sabana Grande, while she was en route to department mandated training.
She became trapped inside the vehicle as it was engulfed in flames following the collision.
Agent Rosa-Ortiz had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 23 years. She is survived by her two teenage children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsAgent Rosa-Hernandez,
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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