Ruben Michael Garcia was 27 and from Brownsville, Texas. He died on November 2, 2022, after being struck while assisting at a crash as a Cameron County deputy constable. His marked patrol unit was parked on State Highway 48 when a white Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended the vehicle.

The Silverado driver admitted being distracted by a phone and was suspected of being under the influence. That driver was taken to Valley Baptist Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was later charged with intoxication manslaughter causing death to a police officer. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating; no other suspects have been identified.

Garcia was a devoted father to his son Alexander and active in the local car community. The Sheriff’s Offices in Cameron and Hidalgo counties publicly extended condolences to his family and colleagues. If anyone saw the crash or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known.