Pct. 5 mentioned Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson was working an additional job and was not on responsibility on the time of the crash. I-10 was closed for over seven hours.
HOUSTON — An off-duty deputy and her younger daughter have been killed in a lethal crash on the Katy Freeway close to the 610 West Loop Friday morning, in accordance with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Workplace.
Constable Ted Heap recognized the victims as Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her daughter Kacey.
Hutson was 46 years previous and an 18-year veteran of Precinct 5. Heap mentioned she was working an additional job offering site visitors management for a street development convoy. A spokesperson for Precinct 5 advised KHOU 11 that Hutson’s daughter was along with her as a result of she was a single dad or mum.
Pct. 5 mentioned Hutson’s car was parked on the shoulder when she was hit from behind by a Mazda.
“It was a nasty accident and the fireplace was intense and sadly, we had two fatalities concerned on this scene,” HPD Assistant Chief Adrian Rodriguez mentioned. “I do ask Houstonians to please pray for these households. Particularly with the vacations developing, this can be a very tragic scene.”
Shortly earlier than 2 p.m., the Houston Police Division mentioned Omar Jose Alvarado was taken into custody and is believed to have been impaired when he crashed into Hutson’s car. HPD mentioned expenses of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer are pending.
Editor’s observe: The Houston Police Division on Friday evening posted a mugshot of the inaccurate suspect on this case. The photograph of the person has been faraway from KHOU.com.
In keeping with Houston TranStar, the crash occurred simply earlier than 3:45 a.m. close to Washington Avenue/Westcott Road. I-10 was closed for greater than seven hours however reopened simply earlier than 11 a.m.
A field truck with the Texas Division of Transportation was additionally hit by the Mazda, inflicting it to burst into flames. Police mentioned one of many employees was injured within the fireplace however is anticipated to be OK. A passenger within the Mazda was additionally injured.
Legislation enforcement autos from Precinct 5 and the Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace escorted the van carrying Hutson and her daughter to the health worker’s workplace.
Hutson transferred to the civil division to spend extra time along with her daughter. We have realized that Kacey was a second-grade scholar at Turlington Elementary College in Waller ISD. Counselors have been readily available Friday to assist college students and employees course of the information.
“Waller ISD is a household, and we care for one another as a household, and so after we realized of the information, we began implementing the instruments that we’ve in place to have the ability to assist our employees and to have the ability to assist our college students and attain out to our dad and mom,” Waller ISD Chief Communications Officer Sarah Marcus mentioned. “We’re right here for you, and we’ll get by this collectively, and that is what we do.”
The district additionally issued the next assertion:
“Waller ISD is heartbroken to verify the passing of a 2-grade scholar who attended Turlington Elementary. We’re working to make private telephone calls to the dad and mom to make sure they’re knowledgeable of the loss, and our counseling workforce is onsite to supply assist as wanted. The lack of any member of the Waller ISD household is devastating and is very troublesome through the vacation season. We provide our sincerest condolences to the household in addition to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Workplace and ask for ideas and prayers for all these affected by the loss.”
Harris County Decide Lina Hidalgo launched the next assertion:
“I’m crestfallen to listen to the information that Harris County Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her younger daughter, Kacey, died early Friday morning November 22, 2024, whereas Deputy Hutson was within the line of responsibility.
“Deputy Hutson, an 18-year veteran of Precinct 5, and her daughter have been inside her police car on the westbound facet of the Katy Freeway close to the West Loop when one other driver careened and crashed into the automobile.
“We’ve realized from Precinct 5, that Deputy Hutson was working further employment on the time, offering a police security presence for a street development web site.
“Please hold the reminiscences of the deputy and her daughter in your hearts and prayers. We share within the grief and provide assist to the household of Deputy Hutson and her daughter Kacey, in addition to her colleagues in Precinct 5 and to the broader group.
“In the end, this can be a reminder that our first responders put their lives on the road to serve and shield. The lethal crash stays underneath investigation. I’ve requested that flags fly at half-staff of their reminiscence.”
Editor’s observe: Pct. 5 initially spelled the deputy’s title “Hudson,” however later despatched a correction.
