Border Patrol Agent David Tourscher

David Tourscher

Agents David Tourscher and Ramon Nevarez were killed in a single vehicle accident on NM Highway 338 near Cotton City, New Mexico, at approximately 9:00 pm.

Agent Nevarez succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Agent Tourscher was flown to a hospital in El Paso, Texas, where he died early the following morning.

Agent Tourscher had served with the Border Patrol for only 9 months and was assigned to the Lordsburg Border Patrol Station which is part of the Border Patrol's El Paso Sector. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.