Texas

Russell Bowles Killed in Accident at State Hwy 80 in Gonzales County, TX

Published on: March 25, 2025

Date of Accident
February 28, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Russell Bowles
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Investigators in Gonzales County, TX, have information on a crash that occurred on February 28, 2025, sometime around 2:56 p.m. on State Highway 80. According to investigators, a dump truck allegedly failed to yield the right of way while exiting a private drive before colliding with a northbound Victory Vegas motorcycle. The 58-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Russell Bowles, sustained fatal injuries. The 25-year-old dump truck driver was uninjured and cited for failure to yield and operating with an invalid commercial driver’s license. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Gonzales County Police
Vehicles Involved
y Vegas, Dump Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Victory Vegas and a Dump Truck were involved in a collision

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