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Montgomery County deputy Erika Serrato killed on North Freeway
By Amber Kite at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was killed early Sunday morning after a commercial truck struck her while she was directing traffic at the scene of an alleged DWI crash on Interstate 45, authorities said.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The loss of Deputy Erika Serrato is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in Montgomery County, particularly those working along the busy highways that crisscross the region. The North Freeway, where the incident occurred, is a major thoroughfare that connects Magnolia to the larger Houston area, and its heavy traffic volume poses a significant risk to first responders. As the community mourns the death of Deputy Serrato, attention will likely turn to the safety protocols in place for officers working at crash scenes, and whether additional measures can be taken to protect them from the hazards of traffic. The incident may also prompt renewed efforts to combat drunk driving, which authorities believe contributed to the initial crash that Deputy Serrato was responding to.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was killed early Sunday morning after a commercial truck struck her while she was directing traffic at the scene of an alleged DWI crash on Interstate 45, authorities said.
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