PRESS RELEASE Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office SHERIFF ERIC FAGAN MEDIA CONTACT: Brionna Rivers 281-341-4638 office brionna.rivers@fortbendcountytx.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 28. 2023 Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Man in Fatal Accident (FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS) – Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputies arrested Devin Delvalle, 20, in fatal vehicle-pedal cyclist accident. On September 28, 2023, at approximately 6:46 am, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding an accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the 6000 block of Mason Road, Katy, Fort Bend, Texas. Upon arrival, deputies learned a juvenile male was riding his bicycle in a crosswalk when he was fatally struck by a vehicle being driven by Devin Delvalle. Delvalle remained at the scene, fully cooperative with deputies and investigators. After further investigation, Delvalle was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail and charged with Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian Or Other Vulnerable Road User Within Area Of Crosswalk. His bond is currently pending magistration. This incident remains an ongoing investigation. "This is a very sad and tragic incident on both sides, for the driver, and especially for the victim's family," said Sheriff Eric Fagan. "Drivers need to slow down and pay attention, and that's extremely important in areas that are heavily traveled by children." Devin Delvalle, 20 YOA -###- About the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was founded in 1837 and is the largest and most diverse law enforcement agency in Fort Bend County. The Sheriff’s Office has over 900 employees, including 615 sworn peace officers and 22 reserve volunteer deputies dedicated to protecting and serving nearly 900,000 Fort Bend County residents. Among the 10 fastestgrowing counties in the nation, Fort Bend covers 885 square miles and includes 21 unincorporated communities. Visit our website | www.fbcsheriff.org View our 2022 Annual Report Follow us on social media | https://linktr.ee/FBCSOTexas Address/Location Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office 1840 Richmond Parkway Richmond, TX 77469 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 281-341-4665
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