Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Lewis was killed when a hit and run driver struck the deputy who was stopped on the side of the road helping a stranded motorist. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the suspect in the hit-and-run collision that led to Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy Kenneth Lewis’ death has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Dennis Arguello-Acosta was arrested by federal authorities and may now face state charges, according to DHS.
The agency says the FBI received an anonymous tip on Mar. 11 and ICE with coordination from the FBI was able to identify Arguello-Acosta and the location of his residence.
Deputy Kenneth Lewis was hit on February 21 when he stopped to help a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge Parkway. While he was assisting, he was struck by a passing vehicle which fled the scene.
Deputy Lewis was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following Monday.
Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.
About the AuthorChristian Terry
Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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