Texas DPS mourns State Trooper Romero killed in crash near Childress

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Childress Texas, Texas
U.S. 287 near Childress
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Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Childress Texas Texas in Childress Texas, Texas: Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was killed in a crash on U.S. 287 near Childress on Wednesday, June 17, about 4 p.m. Investigators believe Romero was attempting to conduct a traffic stop when a tractor-trailer pulled out in front of him, causing his patrol unit to collide with the vehicle. Romero was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tractor-trailer driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Texas DPS mourns State Trooper Romero killed in crash near Childress

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