Police Officer Austin Machitar
San Diego Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, August 26, 2024
Austin Machitar
Police Officer Austin Machitar was killed in a vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Doliva and Clairemont Mesa Boulevard.
Officer Machitar and his partner were pursuing a speeding vehicle that failed to yield on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. The pursuit had just been called off due to the high rate of speed. However, the fleeing car slammed into Officer Machitar's patrol vehicle at 90 mph, causing the police cruiser to be engulfed in flames. Officer Machitar was pronounced dead at the crash site. The other officer was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the pursuit vehicle died in the crash.
Officer Machitar had served with the San Diego Police Department for over five years. He is survived by his parents and sister.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 5 years, 5 months
- Badge 7989
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Died in the crash