4 hurt after suspected driver ran through cruise terminal gate, Galveston police say

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
4 people injured after suspected driver crashes at Galveston Cruise Terminal 28, Galveston police say
According to a release from the Carnival Cruise Line, the accident involved a driver running though a gate, apparently accelerating when meaning to reverse, impacting six people debarking from a cruise ship.

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Four pedestrians were hospitalized after being hit by a car in a cruise terminal in Galveston on Saturday, according to Galveston police.

The Galveston Police Department confirmed the morning incident happened at Cruise Terminal 28.

According to a release from the Carnival Cruise Line, the accident involved a driver running through a gate, apparently accelerating when meaning to reverse.

Furthermore, six members of the same family that debarked from the Carnival Dream cruise ship were affected.

According to the carnival's care team, they are supporting the family, including making hotel arrangements.