Sheriff's deputy fatally hit while blocking Houston ramp

HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy was fatally struck by a vehicle as he stood by his motorcycle while blocking traffic from a Houston highway exit ramp.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said that Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez died after being flown to a hospital. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m.  Monday.
Gutierrez was struck while working an off-duty job escorting heavy machinery.
Gonzalez said the driver fled but was later stopped by another deputy. He said Lav