Texas Trooper killed in crash involving semi truck - TheTrucker.com

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Texas
US-287 near Childress
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Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Texas Today in Texas: Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was killed on Wednesday, June 17, around 4:00 p.m. near Childress, Texas, along US-287, when a semi truck pulled out in front of him as he was attempting to conduct a traffic stop, causing his patrol unit to collide with the 18-wheeler. Trooper Romero died on scene. The crash remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Texas Trooper Unknown Fatal
Trooper Romero Unknown Fatal
Semi truck driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Texas Trooper killed in crash involving semi truck - TheTrucker.com

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