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Commercial truck driver charged in fatal crash that killed Montgomery County deputy
By Click2Houston
· 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 pas
Key takeaway The crash happened early Sunday morning on I-45 near The Woodlands Parkway.
Why this matters in Willis
The fatal crash that killed Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by first responders on our local highways. The incident occurred on a stretch of I-45 near The Woodlands Parkway, an area prone to accidents and a major thoroughfare for commuters traveling between Houston and Montgomery County. The fact that Deputy Serrato was struck while directing traffic at the scene of an earlier DWI crash underscores the need for vigilance and adherence to the Move Over/Slow Down law. With the commercial truck driver, Ian Perez, charged in connection to her death, the community will be watching to see how the case unfolds and whether additional charges will be filed. The incident also highlights the importance of safe driving practices, particularly on highways like I-45, where the risk of accidents is heightened due to the proximity to Lake Conroe and the potential for hazardous weather conditions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston ·
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 pas
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