Driver said to be fleeing wreck from moments earlier causes major collision in front of Pleasure Pier A motorist said to be fleeing a reported hit-and-run accident a few seconds earlier caused a major crash in front of Galveston’s Pleasure Pier early Monday (8/28/23) evening, According to GPD Sergeant Robert Sanderson, the as yet unidentified driver was on the run, eastbound, from a crash at 29th and Seawall when he collided with a Mustang at the western side of the intersection of 25th and Seawall. He then smashed into the “Duck” amphibious vehicle and a pickup truck, both parked and unoccupied on the eastern side. Only the driver of the fleeing vehicle was said to have been injured, and was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. Police at the scene said that the driver was pinned inside the car and had to be extricated by the Galveston Fire Department. They said he seemed alert and was even struggling as he was being loaded into the ambulance. It is unknown whether alcohol or other impairment was involved. The accident is under investigation.

Posted by i45NOW at 2023-08-28 23:45:55 UTC