‘Lived a lifetime of service’

A younger Texas Freeway Patrol trooper died over the weekend after he was wounded whereas investigating a automotive crash.

The Texas Division of Public Security (TXDPS) introduced the dying of Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, 25, in a press launch on Sunday.

Ramirez Vasquez was responding to an accident when he was “struck by a car” on Tuesday morning.

“Trooper Ramirez Vasquez suffered critical accidents and was taken to Medical Middle Hospital in Odessa,” the division stated.

“He was then airlifted to a Lubbock-area hospital the place he succumbed to his accidents on Sept. 28.”

The trooper, who’s survived by his dad and mom and three siblings, joined the TXDPS in 2023 and was stationed in Odessa. 

He had additionally served within the US army, each earlier than and through his time as a trooper.

“Trooper Ramirez Vasquez lived a lifetime of service, serving within the United States Military previous to becoming a member of the division, and he was at present serving within the Nationwide Guard,” the press launch said.

“He’s the 241st DPS officer to die within the line of obligation since 1823.”

In a press release, TXDPS Director Steven McCraw stated there are “no phrases to ease the lack of one in every of our brothers in uniform.”

“Texas Freeway Patrol Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez served this state honorably to his final breath,” McGraw stated.

“His dedication to protecting the roads protected, defending the folks of Texas and the sacrifice he made won’t ever be forgotten.”

“At this time, I ask that you simply hold his household, mates and colleagues in your prayers through the tough days forward.”

Fox Information Digital reached out to TXDPS for extra remark.