Pct. 5 said their deputy was working an extra job and was not on duty at the time of the crash. I-10 was closed for over seven hours but reopened just before 11 a.m.
An off-duty deputy and her young daughter were identified as the victims killed in a deadly crash on the Katy Freeway near the 610 West Loop Friday morning, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.
Constable Ted Heap identified the woman as Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her daughter Kacey. Pct. 5 initially had her name spelled “Hudson,” but later sent a correction. Hutson was 46 years old and an 18-year veteran of Precinct 5. Heap said she was working an extra job providing a police presence for road improvements. A spokesperson for Precinct 5 told KHOU 11 Hutson’s daughter was with her because she was a single parent.
Pct. 5 said Hutson’s vehicle was hit from behind which resulted in the deaths of her and her daughter.
The deadly crash is being investigated by the Houston Police Department. Heap said possible criminal charges in connection with the crash are being pursued by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
According to Houston TranStar, this happened just before 3:45 a.m. near Washington Avenue/Westcott Street. The crash involved three vehicles. I-10 was closed for more than seven hours but reopened just before 11 a.m.
A box truck with the Texas Department of Transportation was also hit during the crash, causing it to burst into flames. Police said one of the workers was injured in the fire but is expected to be OK.
The driver of the vehicle that hit the stationary vehicles stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Hutson’s daughter, Kacey, was a second-grade student at Turlington Elementary School in Waller ISD. The district issued the following statement on the accident:
“Waller ISD is heartbroken to confirm the passing of a 2-grade student who attended Turlington Elementary. We are working to make personal phone calls to the parents to ensure they are informed of the loss, and our counseling team is onsite to provide support as needed. The loss of any member of the Waller ISD family is devastating and is especially difficult during the holiday season. We offer our sincerest condolences to the family as well as the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office and ask for thoughts and prayers for all those affected by the loss.
