Patrolman Killed in an Automobile Accident
Patrolman James Archuletta
New Mexico State Police
New Mexico
End of Watch: Sunday, June 4, 2006
Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 382
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 4, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Archuletta was killed in an automobile accident 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 Archuletta was a member of the US Marine Corps Reserves and had served with the New Mexico State Police for 2 years. He is survived by his daughter, son, and fiancee.
Agency Contact Information
New Mexico State Police
PO Box 1628
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (805) 827-9219
