Basic Facts

Crash date: August 21, 2026

Crash location: F.M. 1155 south of Washington, TX

People involved:

  • Thomas Ragston Jr., 63

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Washington County, TX — August 21, 2026, Thomas Ragston Jr. was killed in a single-vehicle accident at about 9 p.m. on F.M. 1155.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado was heading east when it left the road and crashed into a highway sign near Running Ridge Road.

Chevrolet driver Thomas Ragston Jr., 63, died from injuries suffered in the crash south of Washington, according to the report.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Washington County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

At this point, it’s not clear why this pickup when off the road. Maybe the driver was distracted or fatigued. Maybe he swerved to avoid another vehicle or an object in the road. Maybe the Chevrolet had an issue with its brakes or steering mechanism. But maybe won’t provide answers for the driver’s family. That will take a thorough investigation of this crash.

Investigators will rely on physical evidence, vehicle data, witness statements and available video footage to reconstruct this accident, while cell phone records could show what the driver was doing at the time. A qualified expert should examine the pickup if authorities think a mechanical problem contributed to this crash.

This investigation should provide the Chevrolet driver’s family with a clear picture of what happened on F.M. 1155.

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