Kingsville Police are investigating a midday crash that claimed the life of one of its officers.
The accident happened just before noon on the 300 block of East Caesar Avenue and 8th Street.
According to police, the driver of a 2000 Ford pickup traveling westbound on Caesar Avenue turned left in front of a 2025 Yamaha motorcycle traveling eastbound.
That motorcycle was driven by 35-year-old Moises Castillo.
Several witnesses at the scene tried to render aid until officers with Kingsville PD and the Kingsville Fire Department could arrive.
Despite their efforts, Castillo passed away at Christus Spohn Hospital-Kleberg. The driver of the pickup, a 67 year old Kingsville resident, had minor injuries.
Texas DPS Highway Patrol is helping Kingsville Police in the investigation.
Castillo began his fire service career in 2013 with the Refinery Terminal Fire Company before joining Nueces County ESD #2 in 2018.
Shortly after, Castillo worked for the Kingsville Fire Department from 2018 to 2025. During that time, he received his paramedic certification.
According to a press release sent by the Kingsville Police Department, Castillo held several certifications, including Advanced Structure Firefighter, Fire Instructor II, EMS Instructor, Driver Operator-Pumper, Advanced Fire Inspector, and Fire Officer I.
After several years of serving the fire department, Castillo pursued a career in law enforcement by joining the police academy at Del Mar College, where he joined the Kingsville Police Department.
He was due to be officially sworn in as a KPD officer in January.
Castillo is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by a wife and a son.
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