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OFFICIALS MAKE ANOTHER ARREST IN THE CRASH INVESTIGATION IN WHICH MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTY SERRATO WAS KILLED
By MC Police Reporter
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Officials have arrested Oluwatobiloba Olukayode Sofela, age 31, in connection with Sunday’s crash that killed the deputy. Sofela is charged with a collision involving injury and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair. Sofela was the driver of the Tesla, which was involved
Key takeaway Sofela was the driver of the Tesla, which was involved in the first of the crashes on I-45.
Why this matters in Willis
The arrest of Oluwatobiloba Olukayode Sofela in connection with the crash that killed Montgomery County Deputy Serrato brings a measure of progress to the investigation, but the incident also raises concerns about highway safety in our area. As a city located along Interstate 45, Willis residents are all too familiar with the risks associated with high-speed traffic. The fact that this crash occurred on a major thoroughfare like I-45, which runs through the heart of Montgomery County, underscores the need for continued vigilance and enforcement of traffic laws. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which serves Willis, will likely face scrutiny over the circumstances surrounding the crash and the subsequent investigation. As the community mourns the loss of Deputy Serrato, it will also be watching to see how officials work to prevent similar tragedies in the future, particularly given the region's history of flooding and hurricane risks that can exacerbate hazardous road conditions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: MC Police Reporter ·
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What is this story about? Officials have arrested Oluwatobiloba Olukayode Sofela, age 31, in connection with Sunday’s crash that killed the deputy. Sofela is charged with a collision involving injury and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair. Sofela was the driver of the Tesla, which was involved
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