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1 dead and 2 injured in alleged street-racing related head-on collision on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas

Modified Date: 
Mon, 07/20/2015 - 1:45pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, July 20, 2015

PD: Man racing along Galveston Seawall charged in deadly accident

GALVESTON, Texas - A man who was street racing has been charged after causing a deadly accident along the Galveston Seawall, according to Galveston police. Investigators say Carlos Mendez, 18, was racing two vehicles  in the 100 block of Seawall Blvd., known as '€œCherry Hill" on Sunday evening. Mendez was charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault with a combined bond total of $100,000. Officials say the driver of the SUV was taken to John Sealy Hospital, where he is in critical condition. Police have not released the names of the SUV occupants, but say the two were Wisconsin residents visiting the island for the day.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Car Accident, Street Racing Accidents, Reckless Driving, Head-on
People Involved: 
Carlos Mendez
Roadway: 
Seawall Boulevard
City: 
Galveston, TX
County: 
Galveston County, TX
Area: 
Houston, TX

Comments

Submitted by Tom Krueger on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 4:58pm
I hope your little drag race teaches you a lesson! The woman you killed was the mother of three beautiful young ladies, 1 who is getting married within a month.  She is  a friend and our neighbor! I hope you are brought justice, and serve a severe penalty for your recklessness!      

Submitted by A neighbor on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 5:03pm
I hope your little drag race teaches you a lesson! The woman you killed was the mother of three beautiful young ladies, 1 who is getting married within a month.  She is  a friend and our neighbor! I hope you are brought justice, and serve a severe penalty for your recklessness!      

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