An agent of the Municipal Transit Police (PMT) of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, was run over the morning of this Sunday, June 1 when he carried out joint operations with the PNC against the clandestine races.
It is the second case that occurs in two days since May 30 An element of the National Civil Police (PNC) was hit, also in an operation against clandestine races, but in zone 14 capital. In that case the agent died.
As reported by the PNC on its social networks this Sunday, June 1, together with the Municipal Traffic Police of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, installed control points at kilometer 34.5, next to the Municipal Finca Florence located in Sacatepéquez.
However, they state that in their attempt to evade an operation against clandestine races, a motorist ran over an agent of said PMT, who, in serious condition was transferred to a hospital. The motorist was captured.
Minutes later, the Minister of the Interior Francisco Jiménez also reported in his X profile, which operations are being carried out on national roads against motorcycles at high speed.
“These suicidal motorcyclist clubs jeopardize the lives of families that come out to walk Sunday. #Tecpán”Jiménez added.
How many have been run over in operations?
So far from 2025, nine agents of the municipal traffic police run over, and no deceased are not registered, the PNC reported.
In most cases they are run over by motorcycles when their drivers try to escape and not attend the high in the control stalls, it was explained.
Regarding PNC transit agents, the case of David Marroquín Valdez is the first in 2025, and unfortunately died, the entity added.
Deceased agent
The PNC reported on Saturday that agent Marroquín Valdez, 32, died on Saturday after being hit while participating in an operation against clandestine races on Las Américas Avenue, Zone 14.
After the accident, the Moroccan agent was transferred to the Roosevelt hospital, where despite medical efforts, he died due to the seriousness of the injuries.
The incident occurred in the 2nd street and Avenida Las Américas last Friday, May 30, when the agent, attached to the Transit Department, carried out control work with other police, and a 2013 model vehicle, conducted by José “N”, 26, under the influence of alcohol, rammed the officer, according to the police.
The suspect was captured in place by elements of the police station 13.
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The National Civil Police (PNC) He paid tribute on Saturday night May 31 to agent Marroquín Valdez. The funeral honors were carried out in the Honor Gallery of the General Directorate of the PNC, where the family was given to the family.
The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Security, José Portillo; the general director of the institution, David Estuardo Custodio; the Deputy Director General of Operations, Jacinto Buiché, and other high controls.
During his speech, Portillo said: “On this occasion he was a policeman, but he could also have been a particular citizen. All the necessary effort will be made to do justice.”
Marroquín, 32, was originally from Jalapa, where he will be buried. Leave two daughters, 11 and 15 years old.
who together with PNC installed control points at kilometer 34.5, next to the Florencia municipal farm, Sacatepéquez.
In serious condition he is being sent to a hospital, while the person in charge is arrested.
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It was assigned to the Transit Department, graduated in 34. Promotion of the course for agents, and in its more than 10 years of service passed through the police station 14 and other operational units.
“Like him, many families have lost children, brothers and parents by an alcoholic pilot,” Jiménez added on Saturday night.
And, he said that at 11 at night, operations against clandestine races were carried out in 12 points of the city, even supported by drones.