Texas Sheriff's Deputy Dies Days after Hit-and-Run Crash while Helping Motorist During Traffic Stop

Veteran Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Lewis was helping a stranded motorist on his way home from an extra shift when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
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Feb. 24, 2026
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What to know

  • Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Lewis died Monday from injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run crash while helping a stranded motorist.

  • The driver fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is leading the investigation as authorities search for a black or dark-colored Honda sedan.

  • Lewis, who joined the agency in 2015 and previously served with the Missouri City Police Department, was remembered by colleagues as a selfless deputy committed to serving his community.

Fort Bend County, TX, Sheriff's Office
Fort Bend County, TX, Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Lewis.

Fort Bend County, TX, Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Lewis died Monday from the injuries he suffered when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while helping a stranded motorist Saturday.

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A Texas deputy died Monday from the injuries he suffered when he was struck in a hit-and-run crash during a traffic stop days earlier.

Fort Bend Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Lewis was helping a stranded motorist around 3:40 a.m. Saturday when he was struck by a passing vehicle, the sheriff's office stated in a social media post. The driver fled the scene, and no suspects have been taken into custody.

Lewis was taken to the hospital, "where medical staff worked tirelessly to save him," the agency stated. He succumbed to his injuries Monday.

Although Lewis was wearing his uniform at the time of the incident, he had been driving his personal vehicle, KTRK-TV reports. He had been returning home from an extra shift, Chief Deputy Mattie Provost said during a news conference.

"Deputy Lewis demonstrated the very best of law enforcement," the sheriff's office stated. "His selflessness, dedication, and commitment to serving others reflect the core values of our office and the profession he proudly served."

Lewis had been with the sheriff's office since 2015. He had previously served with the Missouri City Police Department.

"That's who he was, always wanting to help people," said Provost.

"Everybody in the community where he worked loved him because he was just a great guy," she added.

The Houston Police Department is heading up the investigation. No suspect has been identified, but authorities are looking for a black or dark-colored Honda sedan.

"I can assure you that we will solve it," said Provost. "It will be solved, and we will bring the person to justice for Deputy Lewis."

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