Crime & Safety
Montgomery County, TX Deputy Injured in Hit-and-Run, 2 Arrested
Conroe, TX – A Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was injured after a passing vehicle struck a patrol unit during a traffic investigation Saturday, October 24. Authorities say the driver allegedly fle
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-25T07:56:36.546Z
Conroe, TX – A Montgomery County sheriff 's deputy was injured after a passing vehicle struck a patrol unit during a traffic investigation Saturday, October 24. Authorities say the driver allegedly fled the scene, leading to an arrest and multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was conducting a traffic investigation while another deputy arrived to assist, activating emergency lights to protect the officer working along the roadway.
As the assisting deputy began exiting his patrol vehicle, a passing driver allegedly failed to move over or slow down and struck the patrol unit.
Investigators say the driver then allegedly left the scene without stopping to render aid.
Deputies quickly identified the vehicle involved and responded to its registered address. Authorities reported finding damage consistent with the collision and evidence linking the vehicle's owner, 33 year old Elizabeth Perez, to the incident.
Perez was arrested on charges of felony failure to stop and render aid, passing an emergency vehicle causing bodily injury, and driving while intoxicated.
The driver involved in the original traffic stop, identified as 24 year old Jacob Zamora, was also arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge.
Both individuals were booked into the Montgomery County Jail.
The injured deputy received treatment at a local hospital and has since been released, according to authorities.
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle reminded motorists that Texas law requires drivers approaching stopped emergency vehicles with activated lights to move over when safe or reduce their speed as required by law.
The sheriff's office also referenced the line of duty death of Deputy Erika Serrato earlier this year, emphasizing the dangers officers face along roadways.
The charges remain allegations, and neither arrest establishes guilt.