MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A tragic motorcycle crash claimed the life of Detention Officer Anon Vaughn Hoffman, 21, on Saturday afternoon in Austin County.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Hoffman’s Harley-Davidson collided with a Volkswagen Atlas at approximately 1:05 p.m. at the intersection of FM 2502 and FM 2754. Hoffman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Volkswagen and a 17-year-old passenger were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation but reported no injuries. Emergency response teams, including local law enforcement, were dispatched to the scene to manage the incident.
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle confirmed that Hoffman, who served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for two years, was a beloved community member. He expressed condolences to Hoffman’s family, highlighting their long-standing relationship as colleagues and friends. Hoffman’s parents are also employed by the sheriff’s office; his father is a sergeant and his mother works in records.
Doolittle stated that the loss of Hoffman has been deeply felt across the agency, particularly among his fellow detention officers who worked closely with him. The sheriff’s office requested that the community keep Hoffman’s family, friends, and colleagues in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.