Overview
- Officials say Lewis stopped in his personal vehicle to assist a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge around 3:40 a.m. Saturday.
- A passing vehicle struck the deputy and left the scene, and he was taken to a nearby hospital.
- The sheriff's office confirmed Monday that he died from his injuries.
- Investigators have not released any information about the vehicle or driver involved as the case remains open.
- The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office praised his service in a public statement and asked the community to support his family.