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Ignacio "Dan" Diaz
Gender : Male
Age : 51
Race : Latinx
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Southern Boulevard near Lion Country Safari
City : Loxahatchee
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Officer died in on-duty crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 21, 2024, Deputies Paez, Waller, and Diaz were struck by an SUV while conducting speed enforcement. Paez and Waller died the same day; Diaz succumbed to injuries on November 25. The crash occurred when the SUV attempted to avoid a slower-moving vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. All three deputies were long-serving members of the motor unit.
Last update: November 25, 2024
