Willacy County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2014
Add to My HeroesAlejandro "Alex" Martinez, Sr.
Sergeant Alex Martinez was killed in a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of FM 490 and FM 1425, southwest of Raymondville, at approximately 2:00 pm.
His Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicle overturned several times and came to rest in a nearby field. He suffered fatal injuries in the crash.
Sergeant Martinez had served with the Willacy County Sheriff's Office for 11 months. He had previously served with the Weslaco Police Department, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and as the chief of the Raymondville Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, six brothers, three sisters, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 132 ReflectionsSgt. Martinez,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Willacy County. And to your Fsmily and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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