Corpus Christi, TX – Daniel Chapa, 30, Killed in Crash with Semi-Truck on Hwy 44

Corpus Christi, TX (January 18, 2023) – One man lost his life after colliding with a semi-truck near Jim Wells County on the morning of Wednesday, January 11. Reports indicate the collision occurred at approximately 5:14 a.m. for reasons still under investigation by police. 

Officials report the crash involved a Mack Tractor-Trailer that was traveling along the inside lane of State Highway 44. The truck approached a cross-over in the center median to begin heading west. 

At the same time, a white Honda Civic collided with the rear-end of the semi-truck, according to DPS officials. Daniel Chapa, of Alice, the driver of the Honda, lost his life at the scene. 

Police in Corpus Christi continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

Texas Truck Accidents

Large semi-trucks can weigh approximately 80,000 pounds, which is about 20 times the weight of the average passenger vehicle. Even at low speeds, a collision with a semi-truck can result in catastrophic injuries. When two semi-trucks are involved in a crash, the consequences may be extremely devastating. 

According to information provided by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, approximately 4,760  people were killed in commercial truck collisions in the United States in 2017. More large truck accidents take place in Texas than in any other state, and the rate at which people lose their lives in truck accidents in Texas is higher than that of any other state.

In the unfortunate event that you or someone you love is injured in a Texas traffic accident caused by driver negligence, you should contact a Texas personal injury lawyer who can help you learn more about your existing legal rights as a crash victim. A skilled Texas truck crash lawyer will help you exercise your legal rights order to collect full and fair financial compensation depending on the circumstances surrounding your collision.

Joe Brad Brock, a prominent truck accident lawyer in Corpus Christi, has been aiding injured crash victims and their family members through the difficult times that may follow an accident for many years. You and your family may be suffering in different ways, including physically, emotionally, and financially, after being involved in a severe traffic wreck. Allow a skilled car crash lawyer in Texas to help you collect just compensation for your losses and injuries. 

If you have recently lost a loved one in a truck accident in Texas, a wrongful death lawyer in Corpus Christi can help you exercise your legal right toward financial compensation to help pay for funeral costs and other expenses. We are truly sorry for your loss and will work diligently to help you financially recover after losing someone you love in a negligently caused accident.

A severe injury sustained in a negligent car crash could force you or your loved one out of work, thus creating financial difficulties in your life. A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer in Texas will be able to help you to better understand your legal rights as an injured accident victim, as well as exercise them in order to receive full and fair compensation for your injuries. Call our law firm today at (361) 884-1086 to speak with a reputable car accident attorney in Texas about your options for financial compensation for your injuries and losses. 

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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.