Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was killed yesterday afternoon in a collision on U.S. 287 near Childress while conducting a traffic stop. Authorities said Romero was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crash details
In a post on X, Texas DPS said Romero was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along U.S. 287 near Childress at about 4 p.m. when a truck-tractor semi-trailer pulled out in front of his patrol unit, and the vehicles collided. The post added that the crash remains under investigation and linked to the department's full release.
Romero's service and family
“Today, we grieve the loss of one of our own,” DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said in the department's statement. The Texas Department of Public Safety said Romero had served with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office before joining DPS as a member of Class B-2025 and was stationed in Childress. He is survived by his wife, Francisca, and two young sons.
Investigation and next steps
Funeral arrangements are still being finalized, and the department said Romero is the 244th DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, anyone with information about the crash should contact DPS Media & Communications as the investigation continues.
