Border Patrol Agent John Charles Gigax
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, November 7, 1999

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: A-359

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 7, 1999
Incident Location: Virginia
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Gigax was killed in an automobile accident while he was travelling from a temporary assignment in Washington, DC. Agent Gigax, who was stationed in Laredo, Texas, was driving on I-95 when his official Jeep Cherokee veered off the road and struck the rear of a car carrier parked on the shoulder in Hanover County, Virginia. The Jeep's momentum caused it go over the cab of truck, landing head-first on the pavement. The Jeep broke apart upon on impact with the ground, killing Agent Gigax instantly.

Agent Gigax had served with the Border Patrol for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and parents.