Waller County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Add to My HeroesLoren Yalith Vasquez
Deputy Sheriff Loren Vasquez drowned after her patrol car was caught into floodwaters near the intersection of FM 362 and Hoover Lane.
She was responding to investigate reports of high water when her patrol car was swept into a water-filled ditch and overturned. After considerable effort, other deputies were able to remove her from the vehicle. She was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital Cypress where she was pronounced dead.
Deputy Vasquez had served with the Waller County Sheriff's Office for only five months and was on her third shift after completing field training. She was also a volunteer firefighter for the city of Brookshire.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 5 months
- Badge 543
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 141 ReflectionsDeputy Vasquez,
Your dedication to public service is Always in our hearts and minds. Your short but courageous career will never be forgotten. We now teach our recruits about the risks and tactics to use in a perilous waterbourne environment. I will mention your name to our officers during the training tomorrow (and in future classes) so your spirit will be with us. I know Your family and friends will also be proud of your name being honored in this fashion.
With gratitude. Rest well sister.
Sgt clive milligan
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