Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, January 24, 2022
Add to My HeroesRamon Gutierrez
Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez was struck and killed by a drunk driver on the East Beltway feeder road near Tidwell Road at about 1:00 am.
He was providing an escort for a permitted heavy load and was directing traffic while blocking an exit ramp. The woman drove around his police motorcycle and struck him before fleeing the scene. Another deputy stopped the woman a short distance away and placed her under arrest.
She was convicted of intoxication manslaughter of a police officer, failure to stop and render aid, and evading arrest/detention in a motor vehicle. She was sentenced to 43 years in prison.
Sergeant Gutierrez was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Gutierrez had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 20 years and was assigned to the Vehicular Crimes Division. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 43 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 91 ReflectionsHard to believe it’s been over 2 years already. I worked with him when he was a detention officer, and he always had that contagious smile. Always a great pleasure having worked with him, and I felt really proud and happy for him when he finally got his sergeant stripes. It hit me hard when I heard about what happened to him, and he’s still sorely missed. It was times like this that I try to remind myself to make each day count for tomorrow is never promised.
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