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Sheriff’s office identifies pedestrian killed in Crystal Beach crash

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CRYSTAL BEACH – The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in a crash Saturday on State Highway 87 as Paul Brabazon, 69, of Crystal Beach.

According to the sheriff’s office, the crash happened Nov. 7 in the 2100 block of State Highway 87. Preliminary findings indicate Brabazon was crossing the highway while carrying two plates of food when a vehicle struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office said the driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators and voluntarily consented to a blood draw.

The sheriff’s office Crash Team is investigating the circumstances of the collision, including the vehicle’s speed at impact. Detectives are seeking surveillance footage from the surrounding area that may help reconstruct the crash, the office said.

The investigation is ongoing. No charges have been announced.

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