Driver Arrested After Police Say Tesla Was Traveling Over 100 MPH Before Friendswood Crash
Friendswood Police say crash reconstruction data showed a Tesla was traveling at more than 100 mph before a September 4 collision on South Friendswood Drive that left another driver critically injured.
A Friendswood traffic crash that occurred earlier this month has led to an arrest after investigators determined one of the vehicles was traveling at more than 100 mph before the collision, according to information released by the Friendswood Police Department.
The crash happened at approximately 10 p.m. on September 4 in the 600 block of South Friendswood Drive.
Police said a Tesla Model 3 and a Honda Accord were both traveling southbound when the Tesla struck the rear of the Honda at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the Honda to roll over.
Both drivers were transported to area hospitals following the crash.
- The crash occurred September 4 in the 600 block of South Friendswood Drive.
- Friendswood Police say the Tesla was traveling at more than 100 mph before the collision.
- Police reported that alcohol was detected in the Tesla driver's system.
- The driver of the Honda suffered serious injuries.
- A warrant was later issued for the Tesla driver on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.
Investigation Leads to Arrest
According to Friendswood Police, investigators with the department's crash reconstruction team collected and analyzed evidence from the scene.
Police said the investigation determined that the Tesla, driven by 48-year-old Luan Ngo, was traveling at more than 100 mph before the collision. Investigators also reported that Ngo had alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.
A Galveston County warrant was subsequently issued for Ngo on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Ngo was arrested on September 17 and booked into the Galveston County Jail. According to information released by police, his bond was set at $200,000, and he was released the following day.
Other Driver Remains Critically Injured
The driver of the Honda, identified by police only as a 24-year-old, suffered serious injuries in the crash.
As of the Friendswood Police Department's September 22 update, the driver remained hospitalized in critical condition.
Police have not publicly identified the injured driver.
A Reminder About Speed on Friendswood Roads
The circumstances described by investigators make this more than simply another traffic accident.
South Friendswood Drive is one of the community's primary local roadways, surrounded by businesses, neighborhoods, intersections and regular vehicle and pedestrian traffic. A vehicle traveling at the speed described by investigators leaves dramatically less time to react when traffic conditions change.
The case also illustrates why serious crash investigations can take time. The September 4 collision did not result in an immediate aggravated-assault arrest. Investigators reconstructed the crash, reviewed evidence and obtained a warrant before the September 17 arrest.
Talk of Friendswood will continue to follow the case and provide updates if additional information becomes available from Friendswood Police or Galveston County court records.
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Talk to UsThis report is based on information released by the Friendswood Police Department regarding the September 4, 2026 crash and subsequent investigation.
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