Rene Martin Killed in Fatal Car Crash on State Highway 105 in Grimes County, Texas
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, a four-vehicle collision occurred on State Highway 105 between Navasota and 249 in Grimes County, Texas, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. According to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), the incident took place shortly after 5 p.m. when a sedan failed to remain in its lane and struck an SUV head-on. The SUV, which came to a stop facing west in the eastbound lane, was then struck by a motorcyclist, Rene Martin, 35, of Montgomery, Texas, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A second SUV subsequently sideswiped the first SUV. Two injured victims were transported to the hospital via helicopter, while the driver and a passenger from the first SUV, along with the two occupants of the second SUV, were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Grimes County law enforcement are conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash, which marks the second fatal incident in the area within five days.
The circumstances of the collision highlight the consequences of failing to maintain proper lane discipline on State Highway 105. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the identities of the other individuals involved or the precise factors contributing to the crash, pending further investigation.
