According to the sheriff's office, the driver fled without stopping and was later identified through evidence at a registered address, where deputies made the arrest.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - October 26, 2026
A Montgomery County deputy was struck by a passing driver on Saturday morning while assisting at a traffic stop in the 14000 block of I-45, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said. The deputy was treated for injuries at a hospital and released. Two people were arrested on DWI-related charges.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday morning; first reported Monday, October 26, 2026
- Location: 14000 block of I-45, Montgomery County, Texas
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a deputy on the scene of a traffic stop
- Vehicles involved: Marked patrol vehicle; suspect vehicle
- Injuries: A deputy was injured and treated at a hospital
- Responding agencies: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
- Reported by: ABC13 Houston
Crash Overview
According to MCSO, a deputy was investigating an intoxicated driver in the 14000 block of I-45 when a second deputy arrived to help. The assisting deputy parked his marked patrol vehicle with emergency lights on to protect the deputy conducting the investigation.
The sheriff's office said that as the assisting deputy was getting out of his vehicle, a passing driver did not move over or slow down and struck both the deputy and the patrol vehicle. Deputies said the driver left the scene without stopping or offering aid.
MCSO said deputies identified the suspect vehicle and went to its registered address, where they reported finding the damaged vehicle and evidence linking 33-year-old Elizabeth Perez to the driving. The sheriff's office said the deputy was treated at a hospital and released.
In a statement, Sheriff Wesley Doolittle reminded drivers of Texas' "Move Over or Slow Down" law. Under the law, drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights activated should move out of the nearest lane when it is safe. If that is not possible, they should slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.