Abilene Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, August 6, 2017
Add to My HeroesElise Ann Ybarra
Detective Elise Ybarra was killed in a vehicle crash on I-20, outside of Abilene, when her department vehicle was struck by another car at approximately 6:15 pm.
She and two other detectives were en route to Dallas to attend the Crimes Against Children Conference. They encountered slow traffic due to a previous wreck on the interstate. A few moments later a pickup truck struck the rear of their unmarked car, causing Detective Ybarra to suffer fatal injuries. The other two detectives were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Detective Ybarra had served with the Abilene Police Department for three years and was assigned to the Special Victims Unit. She had previously served with the Sedalia, Missouri, Police Department. She is survived by her husband and 10-month-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 1058
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 182 ReflectionsEven though it has been several years ago that Det. Ybarra passed away. It seems like yesterday. For all the Officers taken away in the line of duty, it all seems like it just happened yesterday. Y’all will always be in our hearts and prayers. #Bluelivesmatter RIP Det. Ybarra.
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