Corpus Christi, TX – Crystal Rives Killed in Pedestrian Crash on McArdle Rd

Corpus Christi, TX (December 9, 2022) – A fatal pedestrian accident took the life of one person on December 9 in Corpus Christi.

Crystal Rives was struck by a car and killed last Friday evening. Responders were sent to the crash scene of McArdle Road at around 6:20 p.m. 

Rives was walking to a convenience store when she was struck by a vehicle and killed. The accident happened on McArdle Road for reasons still being investigated by authorities. 

The driver who struck her stopped and cooperated with authorities. No other details are currently available to report. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Crystal Rives at this time. 

Texas Pedestrian Collisions

Pedestrian accidents have become a serious issue in Texas. Approximately 6,000 pedestrian-related auto accidents happened in Texas in 2019. Of these accidents, around 1,312 severe injuries occurred and 668 deaths. From 2015 to 2019, the fatality rate related to pedestrian collisions in the Lone Star State increased by 17%.

Some of the main factors contributing to Texas pedestrian accidents are drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians. Over half the time, pedestrians are struck by drivers who are not paying attention to the roadway. Speeding and intoxication are other common contributors to pedestrian crashes in the United States and throughout Texas.

Pedestrians can stay as safe as possible by sticking to the sidewalks whenever possible, always using marked crosswalks, and always obeying traffic signals and signs. Additionally, making eye contact with drivers before entering the roadway and wearing light/reflective clothing are two ways to preserve safety when traveling on foot. 

Pedestrian crashes in Texas often result in injuries that can be life-threatening. These injuries may negatively impact the lives of victims for days, weeks, or longer, depending on their severity. Your ability to function regularly in your daily life may be altered by injuries you sustained in a pedestrian accident, which can be extremely stressful. 

Many other issues may come with being hurt in a pedestrian accident. Injured accident victims and their families may be left worrying about where they can get help recovering from the aftermath of their accidents. Especially when a crash is caused by driver negligence, crash victims may be eligible for financial compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.  Unfortunately, insurance companies may attempt to deny responsibility or lessen the amount of your settlement in order to make a profit. With the help of an attorney, you can avoid being taken advantage of by insurance adjusters.  

Our Corpus Christi personal injury lawyer, Joe Brad Brock, has been successfully fighting for the rights of injured crash victims and their loved ones for over three decades. Our experienced legal team works to provide our clients with effective and aggressive legal counsel at all times. We are passionate about helping our clients get the maximum compensation available for their injuries and losses. 

If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by negligence, our wrongful death lawyers in Corpus Christi can help you get compensation for funeral costs and other damages. You deserve all the help you can get during this difficult time, which is why we are here to help.

Allow a Texas traffic accident attorney to help you get through this difficult time. Call us as soon as you can at (361) 884-1086 if you are seeking financial compensation for damages suffered in a Texas car crash caused by negligence.

Note: These posts are written with the use of outside sources. These outside sources include but are not limited to news reports, police reports, police news bulletins, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts about accidents in Texas. For this reason, the information provided in this post has not been verified independently by members of our firm or the writing team. If you discover any information that is not correct in our post, contact our firm, and we will make every effort to correct the information to ensure that our post reflects the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimer: We take pride in being valued members of the local business community in Corpus Christi and are always striving to improve the safety of our fellow community members. While we are always saddened to know that someone was injured in an accident, attorney Joe Brad Brock hopes that through awareness and education, people will take the necessary precautions to avoid being injured in a serious accident like this. The information contained in these posts should not be considered legal advice or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be viewed as such. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.