Texas Officer Killed While Assisting his Brother

Trooper Eduardo Chavez
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 8521
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Chavez was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 83 while responding to backup another trooper who had requested emergency assistance while making a narcotics arrest. As Trooper Chavez neared the location his patrol car went out of control and overturned near the Hidalgo County / Starr County line.

He was flown to Mission Regional Medical Center where he died a shortly after arrival.

The officer who had requested backup was Trooper Chavez's brother.

Trooper Chavez had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 3 years and had served in law enforcement for 7 years. He is survived by his expectant wife.
Agency Contact Information
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
5805 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752

Phone: (512) 424-2000

Our prayers go out to his family

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The officer who had requested backup was Trooper Chavez's brother.

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What a nightmare :( RIP Trooper Chavez.

His family is in my prayers.

Rest easy bro

This is terrible; another officer left behind an expectant mother. Prayers to the family. R.I.P.

Rip!

RIP

Prayers are with the family and the other troopers.

Rip

Rip

God bless you brother. RIP.

Go easy brother and be with God. My prayers go out to Trooper Chavez and his family.

Rest in Peace my brother.

[QUOTE=lcsodre108]Trooper Eduardo Chavez
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 2, 2006


R.I.P You will never be forgotten!

R.I.P. brother.
Pax
Cujo

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Trooper Chavez. My family will be praying for everyone involved. You Will Never Walk Alone.....
Rest in Peace, Sir.