From the Waller County sheriff’s office Facebook page:
On Wednesday October 31, 2018 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Waller County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Loren Vasquez was dispatched to a high priority water rescue call.
She was northbound on FM 362 near Hoover Road when her patrol unit became airborne after driving into the water covered roadway.
Her patrol unit landed upside down in a water filled ditch.
Responding deputies were unable to gain access to Deputy Vasquez inside of her vehicle.
She was transported to Memorial Hermann Cypress hospital by ambulance.
The exact cause of her death is pending the outcome of a report by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Deputy Loren Vasquez # 543 was 23 years old and resided in Waller County with her parents and younger brother.
Loren graduated from Royal High School and was also an active member of Brookshire Volunteer Fire Department.
Deputy Vasquez began her law enforcement career with the Waller County Sheriff’s Office on May 21, 2018.
She had just completed her 20 week Field Training Program and had been on patrol as a single deputy unit for only three nights at the time of her death.
The Waller County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your thoughts and prayers during the coming days and weeks.
We also respectfully request that you keep Loren’s family in your hearts during this difficult time.
Information regarding funeral arrangements will be announced when finalized.
Thank you and God Bless.
