Kent Zavala Killed, 2 Critically Injured in Galveston Three-Vehicle Crash on Galveston Causeway

Galveston, Texas (June 16, 2020) – According to the police, the body of the man who was ejected into the water following a rollover crash Sunday night in Galveston has been found.

The crash happened on Sunday, June 14, on the Galveston Causeway near the bridge.

Police said Kent Zavala, a 20-year old Crosby volunteer firefighter, was riding in a Jeep along with his two friends and a dog when they were involved in a three-vehicle crash.

The Jeep then crashed into a guardrail on the outbound lane of the causeway.

The impact ejected Zavala and a dog through the soft top of the Jeep into the water.

Two men were taken to UTMB with critical injuries.

The dog was later rescued.

Zavala went missing in the water, and his body was found Tuesday morning by a fisherman.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kent Zavala.

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