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DPS releases new details in deadly crash involving trooper near Alpine
By Katelyn Carlock at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been shared about the crash that killed one man and seriously injured a DPS trooper in Alpine. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on June 23 at 7:36 a.m., a GMC Sierra pickup truck was driving west on U.S. 67 and a Chevrolet Tahoe patrol v...
Key takeaway According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on June 23 at 7:36 a.
Why this matters in The Midland
The crash on U.S. 67 near Alpine that killed one man and seriously injured a DPS trooper has raised concerns about highway safety in the region. The fact that the driver of the GMC Sierra pickup truck crossed into the other lane and crashed into the patrol vehicle highlights the importance of vigilant driving, especially on rural highways where the risk of fatal accidents is higher. The response of good Samaritans, including Brewster County deputies and a US Border Patrol agent, who helped rescue Trooper Zachary Vasquez, demonstrates the strong community spirit in the area. As the investigation into the crash continues, residents of Midland and surrounding areas will be watching to see what measures can be taken to prevent similar accidents in the future, and how the community can support Trooper Vasquez and his family during his recovery. The incident also underscores the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been shared about the crash that killed one man and seriously injured a DPS trooper in Alpine. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on June 23 at 7:36 a.m., a GMC Sierra pickup truck was driving west on U.S. 67 and a Chevrolet Tahoe patrol v...
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