Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez has died after being hit by a vehicle while investigating a traffic accident in Ector County on Sept. 17.
A recent graduate of the Texas Department of Public Safety Academy and U.S. Army veteran has died after being involved in a crash in Ector County.Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, from Hockley, Texas, was helping with a traffic accident outside his patrol vehicle on Sept. 17, when a vehicle hit Vasquez critically injuring him.
FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, and Vizio!The Texas DPS West Texas Regional Director gave this statement:"Today is a very somber day, as our hearts weigh heavy in reporting the tragic death of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez. On Tuesday, September 17th while investigating a crash, Trooper Ramirez Vasquez was struck by a vehicle.
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