U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
John Machuca
1989
John Machuca served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. John served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman Machuca was killed in an accident when his cruiser was struck by a drunk driver fleeing officers from a neighboring agency. He was en route to assist in the chase when the accident occurred. The suspect had three previous DUI convictions and was driving on a revoked license. The suspect plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter. Patrolman Machuca had been with the agency for two years.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1968 – 1970
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Cornwall Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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