Mongtomery County deputy dies following crash while transporting inmate
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy is dead following an on-duty crash.
According to a news release, Deputy Charles Rivette was killed in the crash in Centerville Wednesday.
Officials say another deputy and the inmate being transported were seriously injured.
“Sheriff Henderson expresses his profound sorrow and extends condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Rivette,” says the media release. “The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office family is lifting up Deputy Rivette, Deputy Francis and the injured inmate in our prayers. The entire MCSO family is hurting from this loss and stands together in mourning the passing of Deputy Rivette.”
The Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
