Border Patrol agent dies in fatal McAllen crash

The McAllen Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Tuesday afternoon that left a 40-year-old off-duty Border Patrol agent dead, according to a news release and Chief Victor Rodriguez.

The agency said in the release that police responded to the 3200 block of South Ware Road at about 1:57 p.m. in reference to a major crash between a GMC pickup and a Chevrolet Tahoe.

One vehicle rolled as a result of the crash. The McAllen Police Department did not indicate in its news release which vehicle rolled.

Rodriguez, however, said the agent was driving his personal vehicle.

The release said that the occupants of the GMC pickup were transported for medical treatment for non life-threatening injuries while the driver of the Chevrolet was taken to a medical facility with serious injuries.

The driver died at the unnamed medical facility, according to police.

The McAllen Police Department didn’t immediately identify the individual who died.

The department didn’t release any other information.

“The crash investigation remains ongoing,” the release stated.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information from McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez. 

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