Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos

Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, March 15, 2021

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Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos

Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 86, north of Marina Drive, near Salton City, California.

He was the first to arrive at the scene of a vehicle crash that occurred during a dust storm that caused low visibility. He was assisting an elderly patient who was still in her car when another vehicle struck him and the car.

Agent Flores-Bañuelos was transported to Pioneers Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Agent Flores-Bañuelos was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the United States Border Patrol for 12 years. He is survived by his expectant wife and three children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 12 years
Badge I-203
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Location California

accident scene

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Agent Flores-Bañuelos,
On today, the 4th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Border Patrol Agent but also when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 15, 2025