DPS Trooper Sergio Romero dies in traffic crash

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

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Traffic Texas in traffic, Texas: Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, died in a traffic crash in Childress County on Wednesday, June 17, around 4:00 p.m. While attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, a truck-tractor semi-trailer pulled out in front of his patrol unit, causing his vehicle to collide with the truck. Trooper Romero died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Trooper Romero Unknown Fatal
Truck-tractor semi-trailer driver At-fault party

Original reporting

DPS Trooper Sergio Romero dies in traffic crash

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