Harris County Deputy Constable and Daughter Killed in Drunk Driving Crash on I-10

UPDATE: Omar Jose Alvarado has been charged in this case.

On Friday, November 29, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., Harris County Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her young daughter tragically lost their lives when their patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-10 between Washington Avenue and I-610.

Deputy Hutson, who was providing traffic control for a road construction convoy, had her patrol car parked on the shoulder when it was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Omar Jose Alvarado. The impact caused both the patrol car and a Texas Department of Transportation truck to become engulfed in flames. Tragically, Deputy Hutson and her daughter were both killed.

Hutson had been working off-duty as part of a traffic improvement project when the collision occurred. She had her daughter with her because she was a single parent.

Alvarado, the driver responsible for the crash, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer.

Deputy Hutson, who had served 18 years with the Harris County Constable’s Office – Precinct 5 in the Civil Division, is survived by her son and parents.