An off-duty deputy, 62-year-old Ronald Bates, was identified as the victim of Saturday's fatal crash in Downtown Houston by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Off-Duty Deputy Killed in Houston Crash
Deputy Ronald Bates served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 31 years and was a loving husband, father, brother and mentor, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said
by Staff
February 13, 2024
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Ronald Bates served with the agency for 31 years. He was killed in an off-duty crash.
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Harris County SO
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shared his thoughts on his official Twitter account, giving his condolences to the family and friends of Bates.
Gonzalez said Bates served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 31 years and was a loving husband, father, brother and mentor, Fox 26 reports.