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I-45 Saw Multiple Crashes Before Deputy Erika Serrato's Fatal Collision
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by FOX 26 Houston
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
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Records reveal at least two prior crashes on I-45 preceded the wreck that killed Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato, raising corridor safety questions.
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Key takeaway For Houston residents, particularly those who commute north on I-45 through Harris County toward The Woodlands and Conroe, this corridor is one of the region's most heavily traveled and consistently dangerous stretches of highway.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Records reveal at least two prior crashes on I-45 preceded the wreck that killed Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato, raising corridor safety questions.
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