Head-On Crash on Highway 105 Near Plantersville Kills a Navasota Man

What Happened on Highway 105?

On the morning of Friday, June 26, 2026, a fatal crash closed Highway 105 (SH 105) East near the Relay Station in Plantersville, in Grimes County northwest of Houston. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Sgt. Justin Ruiz told KBTX the crash happened around 6:30 a.m.

DPS’s preliminary investigation described a chain reaction: a 2014 Honda CR-V was traveling east on Highway 105 when it slowed to turn left into a construction site. A 2019 Subaru Outback behind it failed to control its speed and struck the rear of the CR-V, pushing it into the westbound lanes, where it was hit head-on by a westbound Ford F-350. The driver of the CR-V, identified by DPS as Javier Morales-Perez, 32, of Navasota, was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the Subaru and the Ford were treated and released at the scene by paramedics.

First responders from the Plantersville-Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department, Todd Mission Volunteer Fire, and Montgomery County ESD No. 2 worked the scene. The highway was closed during the investigation and reopened later that morning. DPS said the crash remains under investigation.

How a Rear-End Hit Becomes a Head-On Tragedy

A crash like this one shows how quickly a single mistake can turn deadly. A driver waiting to turn was, according to the preliminary account, struck from behind and pushed into oncoming traffic — meaning the person who lost their life may have done nothing wrong. Texas law generally requires drivers to control their speed and keep a safe distance so they can stop for traffic that is slowing or turning ahead. When a following driver cannot stop in time, the people most often hurt are those in the vehicle that was struck.

Who Can Be Affected?

A fatal multi-vehicle crash reaches far beyond the people in the cars. Those who may have legal options after a wreck like this can include:

• The spouse, children, and parents of the person who died
• Drivers and passengers in the other vehicles, even if they were released at the scene
• People whose injuries — concussions, back and neck injuries, internal injuries — do not fully appear until hours or days later
• Family members facing funeral costs, lost income, and the loss of a loved one’s support

Each of these groups can face a very different legal situation, which is one reason these cases are rarely as simple as they first appear.

What Kind of Claim Might Apply?

Experienced attorneys generally describe a few paths that can apply after a fatal Texas crash:

• A wrongful death claim — Texas law lets a surviving spouse, children, and parents seek compensation when a death is caused by another’s negligence. The rules are set out in the Texas Wrongful Death Act.
• Driver negligence — when a driver follows too closely or is going too fast to stop for slowing or turning traffic.
• Insurance claims — more than one driver and insurer may be involved, and sorting out coverage takes investigation.
• Other responsible parties — a lawyer can investigate whether the work zone, road conditions, or a vehicle’s condition played any role.

A lawyer can investigate what caused the crash, obtain the official report and vehicle data, identify everyone who may share responsibility, and deal with the insurance companies so a grieving family does not have to. Figuring out which claims apply is exactly the kind of thing a lawyer does for you.

Why Acting Quickly Can Matter

Time matters here for two reasons. First, Texas law sets deadlines. For most wrongful death and personal-injury cases, the statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death or injury, with limited exceptions. Second, the evidence that matters most — the scene, the vehicles, any dash-cam or surveillance video, and witness memories — can disappear in the weeks after a crash.

Many families choose to talk to a lawyer early for exactly that reason: so the evidence can be preserved and documented while it is still fresh, and so they understand what a case may be worth before dealing with any insurance offer. The referral and the first consultation are free.

Sources

1. KBTX — Update: Navasota man killed in Highway 105 crash Friday morning
2. Montgomery County Police Reporter — Highway 105 between Plantersville and Dobbin closed after crash
3. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Chapter 71 (Wrongful Death)
4. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Chapter 16 (Limitations)