Two Children, Two Adults Killed in Galveston Golf Cart Crash on Avenue R near 33rd Street; Miguel Espizona Charged

Galveston, Texas (August 7, 2022) – Two adults and two children were killed Saturday night in a crash involving a golf cart in Galveston, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 11:35 p.m., on August 6, on Avenue R near 33rd Street.

Police said Miguel Espizona, 45, was driving a black Hyundai SUV when he failed to stop and hit a northbound golf cart and a southbound Dodge pickup truck. 

The golf cart driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman and two children in the golf car were taken to the hospital, where they later died. Their identities have not been released.

Espinoza and his passenger were taken to the hospital, where they were treated and released. Espinoza was then arrested and charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter on a $400,000 bond.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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