United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, January 7, 1995
Add to My HeroesJose Angel Nava
Border Patrol Agent Jose Nava was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Kinney County, Texas, on his way to conduct a train check at 10:00 pm.
He was driving on Farm-to-Market Road 1572 approximately 40 miles east of Del Rio when his department vehicle struck a deer, causing him to lose control. The vehicle overturned several times and Agent Nava was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:40 a.m. on January 7th, 1995.
Agent Nava had served with the United States Border Patrol for eight years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Texas
- Incident Date Friday, January 6, 1995
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsThank you for your service sir.
You are now my silent partner sir, I will never let your memory fade sir and I will always carry you out on Patrol with me.
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