#BREAKING NEWS: 2009 SBHS graduate dies in Tennessee car accident while on duty as a Sheriff’s deputy

By PETE BANDA  rosemary vela dead
Staff Writer
reporter@sbnewspaper.com

A former San Benito High School graduate died early this morning while working as a deputy for Madison County in Tennessee. Rosemary Vela, 24, was in a one car crash at about 2 a.m. today while responding to a call for backup from another officer, Madison County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.

According to Tom Mapes, the Madison County Public Information Officer, Vela was working the midnight shift when she crashed. “There was heavy rain and I believe she just lost control of the car and ended up hitting a tree,” he said. “She was a good one… we’re all really grieving the loss this morning.”

Vela had just joined the force less than six months ago. She leaves behind a 5-year-old son.

Vela graduated from SBHS in 2009.

 

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    • Lt. Rico Garcia on September 30, 2015 at 10:21 am
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    So sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless her family and her department in this time of sadness.

  1. I will miss you my stunning beautiful niece….may you RIP!!!

    • Mel on September 29, 2015 at 10:41 pm
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    This is so sad !! Praying for her family!!

    • Janie on September 29, 2015 at 2:19 pm
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    May she Rest In Peace !

    • Darlene Newton on September 29, 2015 at 12:49 pm
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    We are so sorry to hear of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Deputy Vela. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to her family and friends.

    • Billy on September 29, 2015 at 12:45 pm
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    This is so sad and my prayer are going out to this young girls family! I am so sorry for your loss.

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