A lawsuit has been filed in connection with the death of a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy. The deputy, Erika Serrato, was assisting with a crash on I-45 when she was hit and killed. The lawsuit was filed by Deputy Serrato's family, nearly two months after her death in June 2026.

It is described as a wrongful death lawsuit. Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding Deputy Serrato's death are available from ABC13 Houston.