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DPS trooper injured in head-on crash near Alpine identified
By Tamlyn Price at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach Vasquez is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.DPS said a K-9 ridin...
Key takeaway DPS said a K-9 riding in the patrol vehicle at the time of the crash was not injured.
Why this matters in The Midland
The identification of Trooper Zach Vasquez as the DPS officer seriously injured in the head-on crash near Alpine brings a local face to the incident, and the community's concern for his recovery is likely to be heightened. As a trooper serving the vast and rural areas of the Permian Basin, Vasquez's work would have taken him through various parts of the region, including Midland County, where residents rely on DPS for highway safety. The fact that a K-9 unit was involved and fortunately unharmed also underscores the breadth of law enforcement resources deployed in the area. The investigation into the crash will be closely watched, particularly given the fatal outcome for the pickup truck's driver. Midland residents will be hoping for Trooper Vasquez's swift recovery and return to duty, acknowledging the risks that law enforcement officers take every day to ensure public safety on the region's roads.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach Vasquez is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.DPS said a K-9 ridin...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
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