Corpus Christi, TX – Fatal Car Accident on Saratoga near Sanders

Corpus Christi, TX (March 1, 2021) – A fatal car crash occurred on Friday, March 1 on a roadway in Corpus Christi. Information provided by authorities stated that a pickup truck and a motorcycle collided for reasons still under investigation. 

Sources indicate that the pickup truck was headed west on Saratoga near the 4500 block when they attempted to turn south onto Sanders near the 6400 block. A motorcycle being driven by a 21-year-old male was headed east near the 6400 block of Saratoga at the same time, and the two vehicles collided. 

The 21-year-old male was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries deemed life-threatening in nature. He later passed away. His identity has not been disclosed to the public at this time. 

According to authorities, he was ejected from the bike. The driver of the truck stayed at the scene in order to render aid and cooperate with authorities. 

This accident remains under police investigation. 

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

Traffic Accidents in Corpus Christi

Auto accidents in Texas occur every single day, multiple times per day. They take the lives of thousands of people annually and injure thousands more. The Texas Department of Transportation estimates that approximately ten fatalities per day take place in the Lone Star State due to fatal traffic accidents. This is equal to about one accident every two hours and 35 minutes. There are over 250,000 traffic accidents that occur in Texas yearly, causing over 3,000 annual fatalities. 

You possess a legal right toward financial compensation if you have been injured in a Texas traffic accident that was the fault of another person. Negligence is the leading cause of traffic accidents not only in Texas but throughout the United States. Recent statistics compiled concerning United States traffic accidents state that approximately 94% of them are the result of some form of driver negligence. Different forms of driver negligence include but are not limited to fatigue while driving, speeding, intoxication, and distraction. 

If you feel that you or someone you love was injured in a Texas traffic accident caused by negligence, contacting a Texas personal injury lawyer is in your best interest. . You could be entitled to significant financial compensation for the injuries and losses you may have endured as a result of a negligent traffic accident. Victims and their families often suffer a great deal after serious injuries are needlessly caused by the carelessness of other people on the road. Allow a Texas car accident attorney like Joe Brad Brock to help you better understand your legal rights as an injured accident victim. Joe Brad Brock, a skilled and qualified Texas personal injury attorney, will not only help you to better understand your legal rights, but he will also assist you in exercising them in order to receive just compensation for your injuries. 

Our legal team at Joe Brad Brock has been helping injured accident victims throughout Texas preserve their legal rights for close to 30 years. We possess extensive experience in providing those injured in negligent accidents with the compensation they deserve. Contact our personal injury legal team in Texas law firm today at (361)-884-1086 for a free consultation and to speak with an attorney about your case. 

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, 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 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.