Texas

Gary Ralph Killed in Accident at State Hwy 156 in San Jacinto County, TX

Published on: October 27, 2023

Date of Accident
February 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Gary Ralph
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 156, Coldspring, San Jacinto County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Hwy 156 in San Jacinto County, TX on February 26th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9:04 p.m. Authorities allege a Honda Accord operated by a 38-year-old Coldspring man was southbound, approaching a curve in the roadway. Police say the vehicle lost control while navigating the curve, veering into a nearby grassy ditch. From there, they believe the vehicle continued to slide, colliding with a tree before ultimately coming to rest. While the Coldspring man had non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports, a passenger suffered fatal injuries. The passenger was identified as 67-year-old Gary Ralph. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Honda Accord
Road/Highway
State Hwy 156
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Honda Accord lost control at curve in the roadway before traveling though a ditch into a tree

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