Texas Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Cruiser Crash

Nov. 23, 2014
Willacy County Sgt. Alejandro Martinez lost control of his cruiser, which rolled over into a field.

A Willacy County, Texas Sheriff's deputy died Friday following a cruiser crash.

Sgt. Alejandro "Alex" Martinez lost control of his cruiser, which rolled over into a field off of FM 490 near FM 1425 shortly before 2 p.m., according to The Valley Star.

The former chief of the Raymondville Police Department was transported to Valley Baptist Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Sheriff Larry Spence said that Martinez was wearing a seat belt and had to be extricated from the vehicle.

Martinez had been coughing during a Thanksgiving meal with co-workers before he drove home to pick up medication. He was returning to work when the crash occurred.

The law enforcement veteran had been with the department since January. His career included work with the Weslaco Police Department and the state prison in Raymondville. He resigned as Raymondville's police chief in April 2004.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the cause of the crash.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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