Texas DPS trooper dies from injuries
Texas DPS trooper with Houston-area ties dies in crash a year into his career, agency says
The Texas Department of Public Safety flew Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vazquez's flag-draped casket to Houston on Tuesday, a few days after he died from his injuries in the hospital.
Texas DPS trooper and US army veteran dies after being struck by vehicle
He was also a U.S. Army veteran, local news outlets report. The department announced the trooper's death Sunday. Ramirez Vasquez responded to a traffic crash along Texas 302 in Ector County on the morning of Sept.
Texas DPS trooper dies after being struck by vehicle at crash scene in West Texas
A Highway Patrol trooper died more than a week after he was struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash in West Texas.
Texas DPS trooper airlifted to Lubbock after Ector County crash, dies due to injures
A Texas state trooper was airlifted to a Lubbock hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car on duty on Sept. 17 in Ector County, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal previously reported. At the time, the trooper's name was not released; however, the Texas DPS Officers Association has identified the trooper as Kevin Ramirez Vasquez.
Texas DPS trooper dies from injuries after being struck by vehicle in Ector County
Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, 25, died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash in Ector County.
Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’
A Texas DPS trooper is making a promising recovery in the hospital after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver in northwest Harris County .
Texas DPS trooper killed after being hit by vehicle in Ector County
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.
Texas DPS trooper killed in line of duty during traffic stop
ODESSA, Texas - A DPS Trooper has died after being struck by a car on the job in Odessa. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 17, along SH 302. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Trooper Kevin Vasquez, 25, was investigating a traffic crash with he was struck by a vehicle.
DPS says 25-year-old trooper dies days after he was struck by vehicle in West Texas
The Department of Public Safety said one of its troopers injured while investigating another traffic crash died on Saturday.
Texas DPS trooper struck by suspected drunk driver Friday morning
A Texas DPS trooper out on a traffic stop was struck by a suspected drunken driver Friday morning in the Upland Willow area. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the trooper was out of his vehicle conducting a traffic stop around 2:50 a.
Texas state trooper dies after being hit by vehicle: 'Lived a life of service'
Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez died Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle while investigating a car crash, the TXDPS says.
Texas DPS boosts One Pill Kills Campaign during Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is slated to increase coverage of the One Pill Kills Campaign during the month of ...
DPS bolsters One Pill Kills campaign during Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing its One Pill Kills public awareness efforts as part of Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. Signed into law by ...
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Law enforcement honors fallen DPS Trooper Kevin Vasquez in Midland
Over 200 officers and first responders gathered in Midland to honor DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, who was killed in the ...
'Operation Lone Star has been successful' | Texas DPS director, border czar defend program, tout drop in illegal crossings
State officials praised the $11 billion border security effort during a Texas House hearing Monday, while some residents said it’s had negative impacts.
DPS releases video of chase which resulted in arrest of alleged human smuggler
DPS troopers told KGNS they used a stun gun after finding the suspect in the backyard of a home. The man is identified as 26-year-old Leopoldo Eduardo Orfila Jr. He faces charges of human smuggling, ...