Woodlands teen identified as driver recovered from creek in Crockett

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Crockett, Texas
Houston County Lake / nearby creek
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Incident type
Crash, Drowning

Summary

Car Crash Crockett Texas in Crockett, Texas: A 17-year-old driver from The Woodlands, identified as Jaeger Lee Randle, was recovered Saturday from a Crockett creek after his vehicle was found submerged in the water. Houston County Sheriff Zak Benge said a front bumper and Randle's license plate were located 70 yards down a nearby creek, with the roof of a submerged car found 30 yards further down. Rescue teams with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Houston County Search and Rescue pulled Randle's body from the vehicle. The Crockett Police Department is investigating the exact cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jaeger Lee Randle Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Woodlands teen identified as driver recovered from creek in Crockett

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