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Robert Vargas

Died February 7, 1997

Robert Vargas served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer Robert Vargas was killed in an on-duty crash while responding to a vehicle pursuit. As he entered the intersection of NW 54th Street and 24th Avenue, with his emergency equipment activated, he was struck by another vehicle that ran a stop sign. That vehicle pushed his patrol car into a third vehicle. Officer Vargas was killed instantly. Officer Vargas was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for three years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and mother.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Metro-Dade Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 11W · Line 21 cut as ROBERT VARGAS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Vargas gave the Metro-Dade Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Miami community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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