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Montgomery County deputy killed by vehicle on I-45 North near The Woodlands, officials say
By Christian Hudspeth, Michael Horton at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 6 min read
A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed early Sunday after she was struck by a commercial truck while helping secure a crash scene on Interstate 45 near Lake Woodlands, the agency said.The sheriff’s office said deputies were called out around 2:39 a.m. after multiple reports of a m...
Key takeaway The sheriff’s office said deputies were called out around 2:39 a.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The tragic loss of Deputy Erika Serrato in Montgomery County has implications for traffic safety in the broader Houston area, including Pearland . As a community within the Houston metropolitan region, Pearland residents often travel on highways like I-45, where the fatal incident occurred. The fact that the original incident involved suspected impaired driving and a commercial truck crashing into a secured crash scene raises concerns about the risks faced by first responders and the need for vigilance on local roads. Pearland's own public safety officials may take note of the circumstances surrounding Deputy Serrato's death to reassess their protocols for securing crash scenes and protecting officers on duty. The incident also underscores the importance of combating drunk driving and promoting safe driving practices throughout the region, including in Brazoria County, where Pearland is located.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed early Sunday after she was struck by a commercial truck while helping secure a crash scene on Interstate 45 near Lake Woodlands, the agency said.The sheriff’s office said deputies were called out around 2:39 a.m. after multiple reports of a m...
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