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Katherine Hutson
Incident
Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her young daughter were killed when her patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-10 between Washington Avenue and I-610 at about 3:20 am.
She was providing traffic control for a road construction convoy when a vehicle operated by a drunk driver struck her patrol car from behind as it was parked on the shoulder. The patrol car became engulfed in flames. The vehicle also collided with a Texas Department of Transportation truck which also became engulfed in flames. Deputy Hutson and her daughter were both killed. She had her daughter with her because she was a single parent.
The driver of the vehicle that caused the crash was charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer.
Deputy Hutson had served with the Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 for 18 years and was assigned to the Civil Division.
Survivors
She is survived by her son and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Hutson gave the Harris County Constable's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Hutson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Katherine is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Katherine is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Katherine is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Katherine was 48. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Katherine had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Katherine was 48. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Katherine had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Katherine was 48. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Katherine had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Her people
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has 5 officers remembered here, Katherine among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-WT
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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