STK emergency

A border patrol agent died Tuesday night in Douglas after crashing an ATV into a utility pole, reports say.

The crash occurred behind the Walmart shopping complex center in Douglas, according to Sierra-based news outlet the Herald/Review Media.

"At this time all I can confirm is that the crash occurred and CBP is reviewing the incident," said John Mennell, a spokesman for the agency.

The agent "was in his 40s," according to the Arizona Republic.

Few details are available at this time.

"Our Border Patrol agents risk their lives everyday to keep our country safe," said Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), inΒ a post to his official X account. "Laura & I are praying for this agent, their family, and fellow agents and officers."Β 


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