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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Archuleta
2006
James Andres Archuleta served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. James also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman James Archuleta was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car struck a cow on US 84 near Espanola, New Mexico, at approximately 11:00 pm.
He was responding to a local hospital to investigate a shooting when the accident occurred. The impact caused his patrol car to overturn, and he was ejected from the vehicle.
Patrolman Archuleta was a United States Marine Corps Reserves veteran and had served with the New Mexico State Police for two years.
He was responding to a local hospital to investigate a shooting when the accident occurred. The impact caused his patrol car to overturn, and he was ejected from the vehicle.
Patrolman Archuleta was a United States Marine Corps Reserves veteran and had served with the New Mexico State Police for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his daughter, son, and fiancee.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1997 – 2001
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New Mexico State Police
Patrolman
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