DPS Trooper Dies in Traffic Crash  - Texas Border Business

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Childress, Texas
US-287
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Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Childress Texas in Childress, Texas: Trooper Sergio Romero was conducting a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress at about 4:00 p.m. on June 17 when a truck‐tractor semi‐trailer pulled out in front of him, causing his patrol unit to collide with the vehicle. The collision resulted in Trooper Romero’s death on scene. The crash is still under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Trooper Sergio Romero Driver Fatal

Original reporting

DPS Trooper Dies in Traffic Crash  - Texas Border Business

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