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Restaurant Manager Dies After Tragic Fall From Moving Truck
14 Aug
Summary
- Manager died after being thrown from moving pickup truck.
- She suffered severe head trauma and died hours later.
- Community rallies to support her grieving partner and family.
A young restaurant manager tragically lost her life last weekend, just days after celebrating her 27th birthday. Alexis Neaves was a cherished employee at The Spot restaurant, with locations in Galveston and League City.
She was fatally injured when she was thrown from the back of a moving pickup truck while it navigated a sharp turn. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Camp Margaritaville in Crystal Beach. Neaves sustained severe head trauma and passed away early the following morning at a local hospital.
Her employer, Dennis Byrd, expressed deep sorrow, noting Neaves' significant positive impact on the team and her joyful spirit. The community has mobilized to support her partner, Mariah Reyes, who recently celebrated their one-year anniversary, and their family.
A GoFundMe campaign created to aid with unexpected expenses has raised over $16,000 of its $20,000 goal, demonstrating the community's outpouring of gratitude and support during this difficult time.
