Intoxicated Driver Causes Fatal Head-On Collision in Galveston

At 5:45 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, the Galveston police department arrived at the scene of a terrible accident near the junction of 29th Street and Harborside Drive. A black BMW and a white Toyota Tacoma carrying five people collided head-on in the crash.

The first investigation showed that the BMW, driven by 34-year-old Alexis Brittany Cisneros from Texas City, was going westbound before crossing the eastbound lanes and colliding with the Tacoma.

Emergency Medical Services confirmed that Maria Martinez, one of the passengers in the Tacoma, was declared deceased at the site. The remaining four passengers were quickly sent to UTMB Galveston for emergency care.

Cisneros, who also suffered minor injuries, was treated at UTMB Galveston before being discharged and taken into prison. She has been charged with intoxication, manslaughter, and intoxication assault, and her bond has been set at $150,000.

The crash closed all lanes of Harborside Drive for many hours while investigators attempted to determine the details of the incident. The case is still being actively investigated.

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Following this tragedy, Maria Martinez's family has started a GoFundMe account to help pay for burial fees, medical bills, and other unexpected costs. Isait Martinez, Maria's nephew, sent a touching statement on the donation page: "Words cannot express how devastating this tragedy has been." We anticipate that the servicing, medical bills, and other expenses associated with dismantling the car will further increase that misery.

The Martinez family is left to deal with their loss, as well as the long journey ahead of them for recovery and healing.

This tragedy is a powerful reminder of the risks of driving under the influence and the far-reaching implications it has on families and communities.

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