Deputy Ricky Zaragoza Killed in Car Accident in Harris County, TX
Harris County, TX — February 18, 2026, Deputy Ricky Zaragoza was killed as the result of a car accident at around 2:28 a.m. along Aldine Westfield Road.
Investigators said in preliminary statements that the accident happened in the area of the Aldine Westfield Road and Ciderwood Drive intersection in north Houston.
According to officials, 33-year-old Deputy Ricky Zaragoza was in a vehicle going along Aldine Westfield at the time. In a series of events not clear right now, the vehicle crashed. Deputy Ricky Zaragoza was killed as a result.
There were no other reported injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
For whatever talk about this crash there is right now in the news, the bottom line is there needs to be a thorough accident reconstruction to get answers for the victim's loved ones. Even unlikely possible contributing factors warrant attention so there can be some guarantee that nothing important slipped through the cracks. As such, it may be important to follow up with authorities and make sure they're dedicating the time and tools necessary for a thorough accident reconstruction. If it seems like their attention is elsewhere, independent investigators may need to step in to ensure no stone goes unturned.
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