Texas state trooper killed in line-of-duty crash on U.S. 287 near Childress
Summary
Semi Truck Crash Line-Of-Duty Texas in line-of-duty, Texas: Texas state trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was killed on Wednesday around 4:00 p.m. near Childress while attempting a traffic stop on U.S. 287. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a truck-tractor semi-trailer pulled out in front of his patrol unit, causing his patrol vehicle to collide with the semi. Trooper Romero died at the scene. He had joined DPS in 2025 and was stationed in Childress, and is survived by his wife and two young sons.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper Romero | Unknown | Fatal |
| Truck-tractor semi-trailer driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Texas state trooper killed in line-of-duty crash on U.S. 287 near Childress