The Texas Department of Public Safety has released more information about Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, who was seriously injured while working at the scene of a crash.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the name and photo of the state trooper involved in a serious crash on Tuesday morning along State Highway 302 near Notrees.
Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vazquez, a U.S. Army veteran and recent graduate of DPS class A-23, was working a crash scene with Ector County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Toombs when he was struck by a Cadillac, according to DPS.
Both Vazquez and Deputy Toombs, along with the Cadillac’s driver, were taken to Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Vazquez was later airlifted to a hospital in the Lubbock area, where he remains in critical condition.
A Facebook post from Patrick Clay’s Tavern on Wednesday stated that Deputy Toombs has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home.
The condition of the Cadillac’s driver is currently unknown.
Ector County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
Attention, North Western Ector County, Texas:
As of 6:30 AM, ECSO Deputies were dispatched to a traffic crash at Hwy 302 and Marian. At 8:49 AM, a second crash occurred in the same area. Currently, three individuals—a civilian, an ECSO Deputy, and a DPS Trooper—have been transported to area hospitals with unknown injuries.
Traffic in the area will be backed up for an indefinite amount of time. Please find an alternative route to avoid the area and stay tuned for further updates.
Stay safe and drive carefully!
I recently purchased a Miatang Dark Horse, Officer Kevin Ramirez Vasquez pulled up behind me, heading west on W. University Blvd.
When we finally reached FM. 1936 He and the Sherrif following him pulled up next to me at the Red Light. Kevin motioned for me to roll my window down, upon doing so he got this big grin on and started asking me tons of questions about my car, he loved it, I offered to pull over and let him check it out/drive it, he was busy and not alone so he took a rain check..
Seemed like such a cool dude!
God please let Kevin Get better quick please!
If I have a miracle saved up from a good deed, Jesus… This man can have it!
Don’t take your eyes off of Jesus, for a glimpse into the deep may just be enough to sink.
Thanks for bringing humanity to your post Officer Vasquez,
Hopefully I can take you for a ride or let you drive this thing for a day or something brother, your kindness has touched random hearts I guarantee it, you affected me!