North Harris County woke up to tragic news early today after an off-duty Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed in a traffic collision, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The crash was reported in the 23000 block of Aldine Westfield Road near Ciderwood. Authorities have not released the deputy's name or additional details about how the collision occurred.
It is with profound sadness and deep sympathy that we announce the loss of a @HCSOTexas deputy. Please join us in praying for the loved ones and friends of our deputy, who was killed in an off-duty traffic collision early this morning at the 23000 Aldine Westfield/Ciderwood. Pct 4 deputies are handling the investigation.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) Feb 18, 2026
What the sheriff posted
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez wrote that it was with profound sadness and deep sympathy that the agency announced the deputy’s death and asked residents to pray for the deputy’s loved ones and friends. His post placed the crash in the 23000 block of Aldine Westfield Road at Ciderwood and noted that Precinct 4 deputies are handling the investigation. Gonzalez did not identify the deputy.
Investigation underway
In his statement, Gonzalez said “Pct 4 deputies are handling the investigation,” indicating the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is leading the on-scene work. As of Wednesday, investigators had not released information about a possible cause of the crash or whether other agencies had responded.
How to follow updates
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office typically posts formal press releases and scene updates on its Media + News page. As of midday Wednesday, the newsroom did not list a formal release about the crash. For official updates, check the sheriff’s social channels and the HCSO newsroom at the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
