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Family of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy files wrongful death lawsuit following I-45 crash
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ronnie Marley , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawsuit follows a crash on I-45 that resulted in the deputy's death.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a 24-year-old deputy. The deputy, Erika Serrato, was with the Montgomery County Sheriff's office. The lawsuit follows a crash on I-45 that resulted in the deputy's death. The incident occurred at the end of June. Further details about the lawsuit and the crash are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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