Pedestrian Killed in Crystal Beach Accident
The crash happened Saturday evening on Highway 87, which was closed in both directions between Gulf Shores Drive and Alberdie Drive.
A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Highway 87 in Crystal Beach on November 7, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
The Saturday Evening Crash on Highway 87
Deputies went to the scene at around 5 p.m. Saturday. The sheriff's office said emergency personnel confirmed the pedestrian died there. According to the sheriff's office, the driver did not leave the area. The crash was reported in the 2100 block of State Highway 87. An official with Galveston County ESD #2 said the man was not from the area but had planned to move to Crystal Beach.
What the Sheriff's Office Is Examining
The sheriff's office said its Crash Team, its Crime Scene Unit and its Criminal Investigations Division were sent to look into the crash. Highway 87 was shut in both directions between Gulf Shores Drive and Alberdie Drive, and drivers were urged to use other routes. Authorities have not released the pedestrian's identity. The sheriff's office said it will share more information as it becomes available.
Police often ask witnesses to come forward in the days after a crash. Even a small detail from someone who saw it can help fill in the picture.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- abc13.com, “Pedestrian struck and killed in Crystal Beach, according to GCSO”
- fox26houston.com, “Pedestrian killed on SH-87; highway closed off in Crystal Beach”
- kfdm.com, “Victim killed in auto-pedestrian collision in Crystal Beach”
- khou.com, “Pedestrian killed in Crystal Beach crash, Highway 87 closed in both directions”
- click2houston.com, “Pedestrian killed in crash on Highway 87 in Crystal Beach”
- 12newsnow.com, “Galveston County deputies investigate deadly auto-pedestrian crash that closed Highway 87, Crystal Beach Saturday”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Texas usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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