A Border Patrol agent has been killed in Abilene, Texas, marking the first death of an agent on duty in 14 months.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan announced Sunday that Donna Doss, a 16-year veteran of the force, died while in the line of duty on Saturday night. Her death marks the 128th time an agent has died while on duty since 1925.

"Last night, while on duty, United States Border Patrol Agent Donna Doss lost her life in Abilene, Texas. Agent Doss of Class 569 served for nearly 16 years. On behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, my deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones," McAleenan said in a statement.

The Abilene Police Officer's Association said Doss was struck by a car while helping local law and state enforcement.

"Prayers tonight...officer down. Federal Agent in our area. Update: female border patrol agent was struck by vehicle while assisting state police and Tye police on access road off Interstate 20," the group said in a Facebook post.





CBP has not released additional information about the cause of the agent's death or where she was stationed.

Abilene is home to a Border Patrol station that is part of the patrol's Del Rio Sector in Texas.

The Abilene Station is located 250 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border crossing in Del Rio. The station's agents focus on vehicle checks as Interstate 20 runs through the city.