Houston Police Officer Alex Roberts Killed in Anderson County Crash | Tyler, TX | September 17, 2025
On September 17, 2025, Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts of the Houston Police Department was fatally struck during a traffic escort operation in Anderson County, Texas. The incident occurred on Highway 287, where Roberts, operating a police motorcycle, was hit by another vehicle under circumstances still under investigation.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety, is conducting a full investigation into the collision. Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr. acknowledged Officer Roberts' dedicated service, stating that his loss is a significant blow to both the department and the community. Additional details surrounding the crash have not yet been released.
