United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, March 15, 2021
Add to My HeroesAlejandro Flores-Bañuelos
Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 86, north of Marina Drive, near Salton City, California.
He was the first to arrive at the scene of a vehicle crash that occurred during a dust storm that caused low visibility. He was assisting an elderly patient who was still in her car when another vehicle struck him and the car.
Agent Flores-Bañuelos was transported to Pioneers Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Agent Flores-Bañuelos was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the United States Border Patrol for 12 years. He is survived by his expectant wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 12 years
- Badge I-203
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Location California
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