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OFFICIALS MAKE ANOTHER ARREST IN THE CRASH INVESTIGATION IN WHICH MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTY SERRATO WAS KILLED
By Scott Engle at Montgomery County Police Reporter
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Officials have arrested Oluwatobiloba Olukayode Sofela, age 31, in connection with Sunday’s crash that killed the deputy. Sofela is charged with a collision involving injury and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair. Sofela was the driver of the Tesla, which was involv...
Key takeaway Sofela was the driver of the Tesla, which was involved in the first of the crashes on I-45.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The arrest of Oluwatobiloba Olukayode Sofela brings some measure of progress to the investigation into the crash that claimed the life of Montgomery County Deputy Serrato. As the community continues to grapple with the loss of a public servant, the charges against Sofela, including tampering with evidence, raise questions about the potential for a cover-up. The fact that Sofela was driving a Tesla involved in the initial crash on I-45 suggests that the incident may have been more complex than initially thought. With Sofela facing serious charges, the focus will now shift to the prosecution's case and the potential consequences for those responsible. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by the people of Magnolia , who expect accountability and justice for the family of Deputy Serrato and the community at large. The case's progression will likely have implications for road safety in Montgomery County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Officials have arrested Oluwatobiloba Olukayode Sofela, age 31, in connection with Sunday’s crash that killed the deputy. Sofela is charged with a collision involving injury and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair. Sofela was the driver of the Tesla, which was involv...
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