Trooper Sergio Romero

Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, died in the line of duty while attempting to conduct a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 287 near Childress at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. During the incident, a truck tractor-semitrailer pulled out in front of his patrol vehicle, causing a collision. Trooper Romero died at the scene.

Prior to joining the Texas Department of Public Safety, Trooper Romero served with the Hall County Sheriff's Office. He was commissioned as a Texas DPS Trooper on September 5, 2025, as a member of Class B-2025 and was stationed in Childress, Texas.

Trooper Romero is survived by his wife and two young children. He is the 244th DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1835.