Third deputy dies in tragic Loxahatchee crash after days of fighting for his life

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LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (CBS12) — The third deputy involved in a crash in Loxahatchee – who claimed the life of two other alternates – died after fighting for his life for several days.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) announced Monday morning that Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz died five days after the fatal crash on Southern Boulevard on November 21.

“We once again mourn the loss of our brothers who dedicated their lives to serving and protecting Palm Beach County. We stand together, honor their memory and support their families, friends and colleagues during this time of tremendous grief. Let us remember their courage and courage. commitment to duty as we pledge to continue their legacy of service,” PBSO said in a news release Monday afternoon.

Deputy Diaz, along with Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, were struck near the Arden Clubhouse while riding their motorcycles. According to the FHP reportThe three were conducting traffic enforcement when a woman driving an SUV drove onto the shoulder of the road, hit the guardrail and ricocheted straight into the officers.

Corporal Paez and Deputy Sheriff Waller were declared dead the day of the crash, as Deputy Diaz was rushed to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach. A overwhelming expression of support law enforcement together in the hospital.

There will be a police presence outside the hospital again on Monday.

See also: Donation fund for those killed and injured on Southern Blvd. crash

CBS12’s Luli Ortiz spoke to Diaz’s cousinAyerim Lopez, the day after the crash. Lopez and Diaz’s family describes Diaz as a family man, a father and a great friend.

Deputy Diaz joined PBSO in 2004 and was a highly valued member of the PBSO motor unit for over 10 years.

Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson Indiana Miranda was interviewed by CBS12’s Al Pefley and said there are no criminal charges against the driver at this time as she remains under investigation.

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