Third Florida Motorcycle Deputy Dies From Injuries Suffered in Traffic Crash

Third Florida Motorcycle Deputy Dies From Injuries Suffered in Traffic Crash
A Palm Beach County, Fla., sheriff vehicle in a file photo. WPTV via AP
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—A South Florida sheriff’s motorcycle deputy died Monday from injuries suffered last week in a crash that killed two of his colleagues, officials said.

Palm Beach County Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, 51, was struck early Thursday in the accident that killed Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph “Butch’ Waller. The deputies had been conducting traffic enforcement in the Wellington area, west of West Palm Beach.