Man Chooses to Remain Anonymous After Rescuing Mother, Infant After Crash Into Houston-Area Bayou

Man chooses to remain anonymous after rescuing mother, infant after crash into Houston-area bayou

A mother and her infant were rescued from a sinking van after crashing into a bayou. Luckily for them, a man didn't hesitate to come to their rescue.

Good Samaritan Rescues Driver and Infant from Submerged Vehicle in Dickinson Bayou

On Thursday night, January 1, 2026, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Dickinson Police Department responded to a major accident in the 1100 block of E FM 517 Road, where a vehicle had crashed into Dickinson Bayou. Before officers arrived, a good Samaritan, wishing to remain anonymous, bravely used a kayak to reach the submerged vehicle and safely remove the driver and an infant child. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that neither alcohol nor drugs…