Katherine Hutson
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. She is survived by her son and parents.