Boater charged with murder after high speed crash on San Jacinto River

Tuesday, July 2, 2019
The man authorities say was drunk at the time of a high speed boat crash has now been charged with felony murder.

Galan Ruiz and Michelle Huff were injured when the boat hit a bulkhead along the San Jacinto River Sunday evening. Another man was missing immediately following the wreck. A body believed to be his was recovered in the area Tuesday morning.
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The accident happened Sunday around 7:30 p.m. in the 18900 block of Sandridge Court.

Man to be charged for driving boat that crashed in San Jacinto River


According to court records, Ruiz had a blood alcohol content of .093. Witnesses said there were beer cans on the boat and floating in the water after the crash.
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Ruiz suffered severe leg injuries and was transported to a hospital via Life Flight. Huff was rushed to the hospital by ambulance, suffering cuts to her head, a broken leg and internal injuries, documents stated.



Investigators credit fast-acting residents with saving the lives of Ruiz and Huff.

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