Florida motorcycle deputy dies after tragic crash with two colleagues
- Three Palm Beach County deputies were conducting traffic enforcement when they were struck by an SUV.
- Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph Waller died at the scene, while Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz later passed away from his injuries.
- The incident highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face while on duty.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, a tragic incident occurred last week involving three motorcycle deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. While conducting traffic enforcement in the Wellington area, Deputies Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, Luis Paez, and Ralph “Butch” Waller were struck by an SUV as they attempted to restart one of their motorcycles on the shoulder of a busy road. The call to emergency services came promptly as the deputies were performing their duties. Despite immediate medical attention, the crash resulted in the deaths of Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph Waller on the same day of the incident. Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz fought for his life for several days before succumbing to his injuries on the following Monday, marking a profound loss for the community and the law enforcement agency. The driver of the SUV involved has not been publicly named and no charges have been filed, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.