Gov. Abbott orders flags to be lowered for Texas DPS trooper killed in Childress County

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Childress, Texas
AUSTIN
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Childress Texas in Childress, Texas: Trooper Sergio Romero was killed in a traffic crash while on duty in Childress County. A semi truck pulled out in front of his patrol vehicle, causing the fatal collision at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Trooper Sergio Romero Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Gov. Abbott orders flags to be lowered for Texas DPS trooper killed in Childress County

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