Galan Ruiz ID’d as Driver in Fatal DUI Harris County Boat Crash on San Jacinto River at Rio Villa

Harris County, Texas (July 4, 2019) – A driver is facing murder charges after a fatal boat wreck that took place on Sunday in east Harris County, according to a local news source.

The crash occurred on the San Jacinto River at Rio Villa on Sunday, June 30.

Deputies said a boat struck a bulkhead on the river.

A passenger on the boat is believed to have gone overboard and was not immediately located.

Two other occupants of the boat were hospitalized. A male victim was airlifted while a female victim was transported by ambulance.

Crews located the body of the missing passenger on Tuesday, July 2, at around 6 a.m.

The driver of the boat, Galan Ruiz, 41, of League City, is facing charges of murder and intoxication assault.

The Texas State Parks is investigating the wreck.