Kenneth Lewis

Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Lewis succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist on Interstate 10 in Houston on February 21, 2026.

Around 3:40 a.m., Deputy Lewis stopped on I-10 near Eldridge Road to help a motorist on the side of the highway. While he was outside his vehicle, a passing vehicle struck him and kept driving.

Deputy Lewis was transported to the hospital, where he passed away on February 23, 2026.

Law enforcement arrested the driver, an illegal alien, on March 18, 2026, after receiving an anonymous tip. He was charged with failure to stop and render aid resulting in death and tampering with physical evidence.

Deputy Lewis was a United States Army National Guard veteran who had served with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office for 11 years and previously served with the Missouri City Police Department.

Survivors include two sons, a daughter, a brother, and a sister.