Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez, Texas Department of Public Safety

Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez

Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle west of Odessa on September 17, 2024.

He and a deputy with the Ector County Sheriff's Office had responded to the crash on Route 302 and Marian Drive. Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez was standing outside of the deputy's vehicle, speaking to him, when an approaching vehicle struck the patrol car.

Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez and the deputy suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision. Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez was transported to a local hospital before being flown to Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. He succumbed to his injuries on September 24, 2024.

In a final act of service, Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez's organs were donated.

The driver was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a public servant when an investigation revealed she was on her phone at the time and only applied her brakes 1.5 seconds before hitting the patrol vehicle.

Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for one year.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with Aggravated Assault

accident scene, Organ Donor

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Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army and TXARNG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 24, 2025