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Edwin Valdez

Age : 22

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/23/2026

Location : Interstate 635 near U.S. Highway 80

City : Mesquite

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Southwestern Christian College Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Construction worker killed by off-duty police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/23/2026, 22-year-old construction worker Edwin Valdez was working overnight on Interstate 635 near U.S. Highway 80 in Mesquite as a construction crew moved a crane across the freeway. An off-duty Southwestern Christian College Police Department officer was providing traffic control for the work zone and was driving southbound to establish the next lane closure when the officer's vehicle struck Valdez, who was guiding the crane across the highway. Valdez was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Mesquite Police Department investigated the crash and stated that, after consulting with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, criminal charges are not expected. The officer's identity has not been released. Valdez's family has questioned the circumstances of the collision, including the officer's speed, visibility, and whether emergency lights were activated, and has called for accountability. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/news/mesquite-i-635-construction-worker-killed-after-being-struck-off-duty-officer
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/construction-worker-struck-killed-police-vehicle/4049673/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/construction-worker-killed-after-being-struck-by-off-duty-officer-in-mesquite/287-be9e3657-f63b-422f-94b6-485c08aae943