Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Highway 86 [Salton City, CA]

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Dies after Hit by Vehicle in Salton City

 
SALTON CITY, CA (March 18, 2021) – U.S. Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos died after struck by vehicle Monday afternoon, March 15.
 
The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Highway 86, just north of North Marina Drive.
 
CHP officials reported a severe dust storm took place after an initial collision involving a 2017 Nissan Sentra. Flores, 35, was tending to the vehicle at the crash scene during a period of limited visibility.
 
Moments later, a passing 2017 Chevrolet struck Flores and the right side of the Nissan.
 
An Imperial County Sheriff’s Office deputy provided first-aid to Flores. Paramedics arrived soon after and rushed Flores to Pioneers Memorial Hospital, where he later died.
 
A Nissan’s passenger suffered moderate injuries. The Chevrolet’s driver was not injured.
 
Flores leaves behind his wife and three children. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos.

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