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Montgomery County deputy killed while directing traffic on I-45
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Billy Banks , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The deputy who lost their life was 24 years old and worked with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 45, resulting in the death of a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy.
A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 45, resulting in the death of a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy. The deputy was directing traffic at a crash scene when the incident happened.
The crash scene was the result of a multi-vehicle accident involving a drunken driver. The deputy was struck by a commercial truck during this incident.
Further details about the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the crash, are available from KXXV News, the source of this information. The deputy who lost their life was 24 years old and worked with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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