A McAllen-based Border Patrol agent died early Wednesday morning following a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle.
In a statement issued Wednesday, U.S. Border Patrol said the crash happened at 1 a.m. The unidentified agent was tracking a group of people who entered the country illegally near Mission when he was involved in the crash, according to the statement.
Border Patrol did not disclose details of the crash.
Other agents in the area found the agent and initiated life-saving efforts and called EMS. The agent was taken to a hospital by ambulance where he later died.
“The death of an agent who dies while securing our nation’s border is a tremendous loss for our organization and our nation. Our prayers are with his family and co-workers during this difficult time,” Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz said in the statement.
Editor’s note: This story was updated for clarity.
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