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Laughlin officer killed in motorcycle accident

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LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  A Laughlin officer was killed March 15, in a motorcycle accident in Val Verde County.

Second Lt. Jason Black, a 26-year-old member of the 47th Student Squadron and a 2012 Air Force Academy graduate, was killed at about 3 a.m. on US Highway 90 West and Spur 349 northwest of Del Rio, Texas.

"It is with a heavy heart that I notify you that Laughlin experienced a tragic loss early Friday morning," said Col. Tom Murphy, 47 Flying Training Wing commander. "Please reflect on this terrible tragedy and continue to take care of yourselves and each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family in this trying time."

The accident is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.