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Commercial truck driver charged in fatal crash that killed Montgomery County deputy
By Christian Terry, Corley Peel at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death.Ian Perez is charged with ...
Key takeaway The crash happened early Sunday morning on I-45 near The Woodlands Parkway.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The fatal crash that killed Deputy Erika Serrato is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by first responders in the Houston area, including Tomball . As a community within the larger Houston region, Tomball residents often travel on I-45, where this tragic incident occurred. The fact that the commercial truck driver, Ian Perez, is charged with violating the Move Over/Slow Down law highlights the importance of driver awareness and caution when approaching emergency scenes. This law is in place to protect not only law enforcement officers but also firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency responders who put their lives on the line every day. As the investigation continues, Tomball residents should be aware of the potential for additional charges and the ongoing efforts to improve safety on local highways. The community's thoughts are with the family of Deputy Serrato and the injured deputy, and this incident serves as a call to action for drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching emergency scenes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death.Ian Perez is charged with ...
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