Texas

Ralph Matthews Injured in Accident at Galveston Rd in Houston, TX

Published on: January 25, 2024

Date of Accident
December 17, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Ralph Matthews
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Galveston Rd, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at Galveston Rd in Houston, TX on December 17th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:58 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford Fusion is accused of colliding with rear of a southbound Ford Ranger. The impact is said to have caused the Ranger to veer  from the road and overturn into a nearby ditch. The driver of the Ranger, identified as 84-year-old Ralph Matthews, was seriously injured, reports say. The other driver, who was not publicly identified, had allege minor injuries. Reports indicate officers expressed suspicion the Fusion operator may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Fusion, Ford Ranger
Road/Highway
Galveston Rd
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Fusion and a Ford Ranger were involved in a collision

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