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Boerne Today
By the People, for the People
Man sentenced in deadly Boerne highway crash
60-year-old pleads guilty to manslaughter, receives 18-year prison term
Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:34pm
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The aftermath of a devastating head-on collision on a rural Texas highway exposes the tragic human cost of reckless driving.Boerne TodayA 60-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of manslaughter in connection with a 2024 head-on collision on Highway 46 in Boerne, Texas that killed a family of three. Authorities say the man was speeding and attempting to illegally pass other vehicles when the crash occurred.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the devastating impact it can have on innocent lives. The case also raises questions about highway safety measures and enforcement efforts to prevent such crashes in the future.
The details
According to investigators, on October 29, 2024, Carl Sidney Galm was driving his Ford F-250 westbound on Highway 46 near Boerne when he attempted to pass a line of traffic, including a commercial 18-wheeler. Witnesses say Galm crossed a double yellow line and tried to overtake multiple vehicles at once on an uphill curve in a no-passing zone. Galm's truck collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla driven by Roger Louis Waid, who was traveling with his wife Patricia Ann Waid and their teenage daughter Blake Lynn Waid. All three occupants of the Corolla were pronounced dead at the scene.
- On October 29, 2024, the fatal crash occurred around 7:45 pm.
- On April 10, 2026, Carl Sidney Galm was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
The players
Carl Sidney Galm
A 60-year-old man who pleaded guilty to three counts of manslaughter in connection with the fatal 2024 crash.
Roger Louis Waid
The driver of the Toyota Corolla who was killed in the crash, along with his wife and daughter.
Patricia Ann Waid
The wife of Roger Louis Waid, who was killed in the crash along with her husband and daughter.
Blake Lynn Waid
The teenage daughter of Roger Louis Waid and Patricia Ann Waid, who was killed in the crash.
What’s next
The Texas Department of Public Safety will likely review highway safety protocols and enforcement measures to help prevent similar crashes in the future.
The takeaway
This case serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safe and responsible driving, and the need for continued efforts to improve highway safety and hold reckless drivers accountable for their actions.
