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 Eduardo 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 near the Hidalgo County / Starr County line.

As Trooper Chavez was approaching the scene of the incident one of the tires on his patrol car blew out, causing the vehicle to flip over several times. Despite wearing his seat belt, Trooper Chavez suffered fatal head injuries in the accident.

He was flown to Mission Regional Medical Center where he died 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 was survived by his expectant wife, who gave birth to his son the following month.