April 28, 2024

10.02.22 Major Accident with Fatality Early Sunday Morning/Chambers County (Update: Statement from DPS added below)

UPDATE: In this statement from Sergeant Standifer, Media Contact with the Department of Public Safety:
 The driver of the pickup was traveling at an unsafe speed when he lost control of the vehicle.  The male driver was pronounced dead on scene.  The female occupant was transported to the hospital.  The name of the deceased is not being released at this time until next of kin is notified.


One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle accident early Sunday morning. The accident occurred on FM 565 in Chambers County. Another occupant in the vehicle was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Check back for official press release.