William Perez-Madera
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Agent

William Perez-Madera

Puerto Rico Police Department — San Juan, 127
Accident
End of Watch November 5, 1995
Age 37
Tour of Duty 16 yrs
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Gender Male

Incident

Agent William Perez-Madera and Lieutenant Hector Nozario-Torres were killed in an accident while in pursuit of a murder suspect. Agent Perez-Madera lost control of the patrol vehicle, striking a light post, killing Agent Perez-Madera upon impact. Lieutenant Nozario-Torres succumbed to his injuries hours later after being transported a local hospital. The suspect was apprehended minutes after the crash and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Survivors

Agent Perez-Madera had served with the agency for 16 years and is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Perez-Madera gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Perez-Madera.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location San Juan, 127
Platform Identity prpd.pr.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 5, 1995
Tour of Duty 16 yrs
Age 37
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident
Weapon Not available

The Sacrifice · Accident

William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1995, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

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Who

William was 37. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. William had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

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His people

Puerto Rico Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Across the years

Agent William Perez-Madera

Puerto Rico Police Department · End of Watch November 5, 1995

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W

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