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Commercial truck driver charged in fatal crash that killed Montgomery County deputy
By Christian Terry, Corley Peel at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death.Ian Perez is charged with ...
Key takeaway The crash happened early Sunday morning on I-45 near The Woodlands Parkway.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The fatal crash that killed Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by first responders in the Houston area. As a community in the larger Houston metropolitan region, Pearland residents often travel on highways like I-45, where this tragic incident occurred. The charges against Ian Perez, the commercial truck driver, specifically relate to the State of Texas' Move Over/Slow Down law, which is crucial for protecting emergency responders and roadside workers. This law is particularly relevant in areas like Pearland, where residents frequently encounter roadside assistance and emergency response situations on highways and local roads. The fact that another deputy was injured by debris in the same incident underscores the need for heightened awareness and adherence to this law, especially among commercial drivers who share the roads with Pearland residents and commuters.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death.Ian Perez is charged with ...
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