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Montgomery County authorities investigating crash that caused deputy’s death
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information, details are available from the Montgomery County sheriff's office through Houston Public Media.
A fatal crash is being investigated by Montgomery County authorities. The incident resulted in the death of a deputy. The deputy who died was 24 years old.
She was working at a crash scene, directing traffic when the fatal incident occurred. According to the sheriff's office, a heavy-duty commercial truck was involved in the incident that caused the deputy's death. For more information, details are available from the Montgomery County sheriff's office through Houston Public Media.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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