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San Carlos Apache Officer Killed in Trailer Collision
ODMP.org
February 15, 2011
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. – Officer Aaron Peru was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 70 near Safford. He had been directed by the shift sergeant to report to the police station prior to traveling to the police academy in Tucson.
A trailer being pulled by an oncoming vehicle broke free and collided with his car head-on, causing fatal injuries.
Officer Peru had served with the San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Department and had been sworn in only 30 days earlier. He is survived by his four children and parents.
hydroponic3
almost 2 years ago
58 Comments
Interesting read, I feel it's important to know about these things.
revCCBeasley
almost 2 years ago
2944 Comments
RIP Officer Peru. We Pray for your family amist the loss. The Community will miss you and your service
BlueKnightJr
almost 2 years ago
56 Comments
Rest in Peace my friend. you will always be missed.
Straightshooter
about 2 years ago
1708 Comments
IRest in Peace Officer Aaron Peru. My Prayers for your Family, friends and coworkers.
Sheepdog1
about 2 years ago
480 Comments
RIP brother
Joyful2_aka_Joyful
over 2 years ago
498 Comments
Rest in peace Officer Peru. Our prayers are for your family, friends & department as they pass thru this time of grief.
aussie4
over 2 years ago
5328 Comments
God Bless LEO Peru and his family. Three days, thirty days, thirty years, a Blue Brother all the same.
batman2944
over 2 years ago
738 Comments
So tragic! Rest in Peace Brother, and God Bless!
"Stay in the Fight"
ksphatcop
over 2 years ago
1744 Comments
Rest in Peace
Anonymous
over 2 years ago
Rest in peace, my brother. May God comfort and Bess your family and friends.
walvira
over 2 years ago
44 Comments
RIP!! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS CHILDREN AND FAMILY AND HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON.
.. MS W.ROSADO
milcop
over 2 years ago
762 Comments
RIP my Brother
tbailes182
over 2 years ago
542 Comments
Rest in Peace Brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and loved ones.
Redsky
over 2 years ago
2970 Comments
This is truly a tragedy. May this officer and all who knew and loved him find peace. This is very sad to hear especially for someone just starting out.
lajustice
over 2 years ago
1178 Comments
Though your LEO time was short, you are still a brother. GOD bless you and keep you, may he watch over your children.