06/29/2026
Absolutely a tragic loss of young lady and officer. Prayers to her family friends and her MCSO family.
Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, died after being struck by a heavy-duty commercial truck while directing traffic at the scene of a crash on Interstate 45 near Woodlands Parkway early Sunday morning.
According to investigators, deputies responded around 2:39 a.m. to a multi-vehicle crash involving an alleged intoxicated driver. As Deputy Serrato and other deputies worked to secure the scene and protect motorists, a commercial truck pulling a trailer struck her and two marked patrol vehicles with their emergency lights activated.
Deputy Serrato was rushed to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. She had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for six years, beginning her career as a detention officer before becoming a patrol deputy just six months ago.
Another deputy was injured after being struck by debris but was treated and released from the hospital.
No charges have been filed against the commercial truck driver, who was hospitalized after the crash. The incident remains under investigation. The only charge announced so far is against 34-year-old Ashton Jammer, who faces a DWI charge for his alleged role in the initial crash deputies were responding to.
Our deepest condolences are with Deputy Serrato’s family, friends, and the men and women of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Rest easy, Deputy Serrato. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
