DUI/Traffic — Montgomery County, TX — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was hit and killed by a commercial utility vehicle while investigating a suspected drunk driving crash.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: DUI/Traffic
  • Location: Montgomery County, TX
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (MCSO Deputy Erika Serrato, 24)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on I-45 in Montgomery County, Texas.
  • Deputy Erika Serrato was assisting at the scene of a DWI-related crash when she was hit by a commercial utility vehicle.
  • The driver of the commercial vehicle, Ian Perez, has been charged with passing certain vehicles and causing bodily harm.
  • A second deputy, John Hernandez, was struck by debris but his injuries were not expected to be life-threatening.
  • Deputy Erika Serrato had been assigned to patrol for about six months.