Texas

Francisco Gallegos Killed in Accident at US Hwy 59 in Houston, TX

Published on: October 29, 2024

Date of Accident
October 25, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Francisco Gallegos
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 3:10 a.m. on October 25th, 2024, at U.S. Hwy 59. According to reports, a white Nissan Versa was traveling southbound when it allegedly collided with a black Ford Explorer, also traveling southbound. The impact caused the Ford Explorer to veer toward the median and roll over. A silver Chevrolet Silverado then struck the overturned Explorer, resulting in a second collision. The driver of the Ford, identified as Francisco Gallegos, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and a passenger in the Chevrolet Silverado was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Both drivers of the Nissan and Chevrolet remained at the scene and allegedly did not show signs of intoxication, according to reports. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford Explorer, Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Silverado
Road/Highway
US Hwy 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Explorer, Nissan Versa and a Chevrolet Silverado were involved in a collision

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