Texas sheriff’s sergeant killed in hit-and-run during off-duty motorcycle escort

A sheriff’s sergeant in Texas was killed Monday in a hit-and-run during an off-duty motorcycle escort in Harris County, Texas, the Sheriff’s Office announced.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the death of Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez in a tweet on Monday. The suspected driver fled the scene but has since been detained.

“It is with heavy hearts that we sadly announce the passing of our HCSO Sergeant,” Gonzalez tweeted. “May he Rest in Peace. He will be missed.”

Gonzalez said Gutierrez was not on his bike at the time of the accident but was blocking the exit ramp when he was allegedly hit by the suspect, who appeared intoxicated. The suspect, a 40-year-old woman whose identity has not been released, has been charged with intoxication assault of a police officer and failure to stop and render aid, according to Fox News.

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Gutierrez, a 20-year veteran of law enforcement, was airlifted to Memorial Hermann hospital in critical condition following the incident. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two sons. He was 45 years old at the time of his death.

Law Enforcement Command Assistant Chief Mike Lee tweeted that Harris County Sheriff’s Office is “grieving the loss” of Gutierrez, adding that he served 13 years in the sheriff’s Vehicular Crimes Division.

“This morning we are grieving the loss of @HCSOTexas Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez who was fatally struck by a motorist while conducting a motorcycle escort,” Lee tweeted. “Please keep his family & friends in your thoughts and prayers.”

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Gutierrez was the second law enforcement officer in Harris County to be killed in 24 hours. Cpl. Charles Galloway was shot and killed at a traffic stop in southwestern Houston on Sunday. A manhunt for the person responsible for the shooting is underway.