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One dead, three injured in motorcycle crash in Port Bolivar

One person died and three others were critically injured Friday morning in a crash involving four motorcycles near the intersection of State Highway 87 and State Highway Loop 108 West in Port Bolivar. The incident occurred during the Lone Star Rally motorcycle event.

Where
Port Bolivar, Galveston County
When
Friday, November 7, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Galveston

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Michael Johnsondeceased, 25-year-old from Cedar Hill
  • Galveston County Sheriff's Officeinvestigating authorities
  • Sheriff's Chief Deputy Melencio Villarealresponding official

The facts

  • Crash involved four motorcycles near SH-87 and TX Loop 108 intersection.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • One person died at the scene; three others were flown for emergency medical treatment.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Deceased identified as 25-year-old Michael Johnson from Cedar Hill.2
  • Three injured: 71-year-old woman, 74-year-old man, and 25-year-old man, all expected to recover.2
  • Crash occurred during Lone Star Rally motorcycle event.1
  • No criminal charges expected to be filed; crash still under investigation.2
  • Roadway reopened around 4 p.m. Friday.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli 2025 Lone Star Rally had no fatalities despite increase in minor traffic crashes.1

How they headlined it

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Sources

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  1. One person dead, three injured after motorcycle crash in Port Bolivar The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper Not rated, November 6, 2026
  2. North Texas man killed in Port Bolivar crash involving motorcycles FOX 26 Houston Not rated, November 8, 2026

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