Houston-area teen found dead in submerged vehicle in East Texas creek, sheriff says - ABC13 Houston

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Crockett, Texas
HOUSTON COUNTY
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Incident type
Drowning, Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Crockett Texas in Crockett, Texas: A Houston‑area teen was found dead inside a submerged vehicle in an East Texas creek on Saturday after being reported overdue following a visit to Houston County Lake. Deputies from the Houston County Sheriff's Office and the Crockett Police Department, along with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Search and Rescue team, located a missing license plate 70 yards down the creek and recovered the body from a car that had fallen into the water about 30 yards further. The incident prompted investigations by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Crockett Fire Department; the teen’s identity and exact hometown have not been released.

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Houston-area teen found dead in submerged vehicle in East Texas creek, sheriff says - ABC13 Houston

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