LUBBOCK, Texas — A statement from the Regional Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association delivered the unfortune news about Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez losing his life after battling complications and life threating injuries after responding to a wreck earlier this month.
DPS said the Trooper was seriously hurt and was taken to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa before being airlifted to Lubbock. A statement from DPS said the trooper was outside his vehicle investigating a crash when he was hit by a vehicle from a previous report
A statement from Regional Director regarding Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez:
“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. He was quickly transported to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa before being airlifted to Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.