87-Year-Old Man Killed in Refugio County Three-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 239

Refugio County, Texas (November 26, 2023) – An 87-year-old Houston man was killed Saturday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Refugio County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 7:06 p.m., November 25, on State Highway 239.

DPS said the man was driving a 2001 Saturn eastbound when he veered into the westbound lane. A Magnum 340 Case Tractor, driven by Darren Kelso of Tivoli, was traveling westbound and was able to swerve into a ditch to avoid hitting the Saturn.

A 2023 Ford F350 pickup, driven by Ryan Ploch of Falls City, was traveling behind the tractor and attempted to avoid hitting the Saturn but the Saturn struck the side of the Ford.

The Saturn driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Ploch refused treatment at the scene.

Kelso was uninjured in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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