Deputy Jennifer Chavis killed when vehicle struck by suspected DUI driver Adolfo Serrano on S. Sam Houston Parkway in Houston, Texas
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:12amAccident Date:
Saturday, April 2, 2022Harris County deputy killed in fiery crash on S. Sam Houston Parkway at Fondren, according to HCSO(link is external)
She was on standby to catch the driver and parked on the side of the road. The suspected driver, in a F-550 truck, struck the rear of the deputy's patrol SUV causing it to burst into flames, investigators say.
Officers who visited driver accused in deputy's death at hospital say suspect smelled of alcohol(link is external)
A judge found probable cause against 36-year-old Adolfo Serrano, the driver accused of being intoxicated when he crashed with Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis over the weekend. Serrano's bond was set at $750,000 despite prosecutors asking for no bond.
Public visitation set to honor Pct. 7 deputy Jennifer Chavis killed by suspected drunk driver(link is external)
The family of the Precinct 7 deputy killed by a suspected drunk driver is inviting the public to a visitation next week.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Jennifer Chavis
Adolfo Serrano
Roadway:
S. Sam Houston ParkwayCity:
Houston, TXCounty:
Harris County, TXArea:
Houston, TX