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Ricardo “Ricky” Resendez

Gender : Male

Age : 28

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2024

Location : Canal Street

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Constable 6

Officer(s) :Rigo Vivar

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by erratic driving by police officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2024, 28-year-old Ricardo “Ricky” Resendez was killed when his car was struck by off-duty Harris County Precinct 6 Constable Rigo Vivar, who was driving his personal vehicle in the wrong direction on Canal Street near Live Oak Street in Houston. Vivar was reportedly speeding, and witnesses observed his erratic driving prior to the collision. Resendez, who was running an errand near his home, died at the scene. The constable was later fired by the Harris County Constable’s Office.
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Family members of Resendez have publicly demanded justice, stating that the incident was preventable and that Vivar’s actions should not go unpunished. They expressed frustration over the ongoing investigation and the lack of charges thus far. The family is calling for accountability and for Vivar to face legal consequences for his actions.
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-deadly-wrong-way-crash-deputy-constable/285-05dbf86f-97fc-40a3-be94-e436ddeed8af
https://abc13.com/post/ricky-resendez-jr-death-months-after-pct-6-deputy-constable-accused-deadly-wrong-crash-law-enforcement-avoids-questions/15591968/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/11/26/watch-live-family-demands-justice-for-man-killed-in-crash-with-off-duty-deputy/