Tragedy on I-45: Deputy Serrato Killed

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

A heartbreaking tragedy struck early Sunday on I-45 North near The Woodlands: 24-year-old Deputy Erika Serrato lost her life while directing traffic at a crash scene. A commercial truck struck her and two marked patrol cars, killing her instantly. Another deputy suffered minor injuries from flying debris. The initial crash involved a DWI suspect, Ashton Jammer, now jailed, while the truck driver is hospitalized and the cause of the fatal collision remains under investigation. The sheriff’s office mourns her as an ultimate sacrifice, asking for prayers for her loved ones as funeral details are…