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Deputy killed while helping at crash scene becomes latest victim on dangerous stretch of I-45
By Jaewon Jung at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
A 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being remembered for her dedication to public service after she was struck and killed while directing traffic along Interstate 45 early Sunday morning.Deputy Erika Serrato, a six-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who had recently becom...
Key takeaway “She was someone committed to public service since she was 18 years old.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The tragic loss of Deputy Erika Serrato on I-45 near The Woodlands Parkway is a stark reminder of the risks faced by first responders in the Houston area. Her death is the latest incident to occur on a stretch of highway that has been identified by transportation officials as particularly hazardous. As Sugar Land residents, we are all too familiar with the dangers of our regional highways, and this incident hits close to home. The fact that Serrato was struck while providing traffic control at the scene of a previous crash underscores the need for continued vigilance and improvement in highway safety. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to examine the circumstances surrounding this incident and determine what measures can be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future, particularly on this notorious stretch of I-45 that poses a risk to drivers and first responders alike.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being remembered for her dedication to public service after she was struck and killed while directing traffic along Interstate 45 early Sunday morning.Deputy Erika Serrato, a six-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who had recently becom...
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