Corpus Christi, TX – Fatal Crash Takes One Life on FM 2826 near CR 69

Corpus Christi, TX (May 17, 2023) – One woman, identified as Emily Marie Chavana, 24, lost her life after a fatal crash happened in Corpus Christi. The incident was reported to authorities in the area at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16.

Sources say the incident occurred south of Robstown on Farm to Market 2826. A jeep was heard east on FM 2826 while an SUV was traveling south on Country Road 69. 

The Jeep and the SUV were involved in a crash for reasons still under police investigation. Chavana was identified as the driver of the Jeep. No other details have been reported concerning the incident at this time. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Emily Marie Chavana.

Texas Car Wrecks

Unfortunately, a percentage of traffic crashes that take place in Texas and throughout the United States end in fatalities. The United States Traffic Fatality rate is about 12.4 fatalities per 100,000 residents. The National Safety Council reports that the odds of an American dying in a car wreck are about 1 in 107. The main cause of fatal auto accidents in the United States is distracted driving, a threat that continues to grow stronger year after year. Reports concerning driver negligence in the US show that over 400,000 car accidents are caused by distracted drivers every year. The main form of distracted driving is cellphone use, however, there are other distractions that are common among drivers:

• Eating
• Grooming
• Reading
• Applying makeup 

It is always a difficult and stressful time to become involved in an accident or have someone you love sustain serious or even fatal injuries in a car wreck. No matter how the accident occurred, auto collisions are often painful, stressful, and frustrating experiences. 

When you suddenly lose a beloved member of your family in a car wreck caused by another driver’s negligence, the pain is indescribable. A situation like this catches us off guard and is totally devastating. While nothing can stop the immense grief of your loss or replace your lost loved one, it is vital to be aware of your legal rights. These legal rights can help you recover financially during this difficult time and help hold responsible parties accountable for their reckless, careless, and negligent actions. 

At the law office of Joe Brad Brock, our skilled legal team has been working for decades to help the surviving and bereaved family members of deceased crash victims recover. Our goal is to help you receive full and fair financial compensation that can cover the costs related to the death of your family member, such as: 

• Funeral costs
• Burial costs
• Outstanding medical bills
• Wage loss
• Pain
• Suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Decreased future earning capacity
• Emotional turmoil
• Therapy costs
• And more

You deserve all the help you can get during this trying time in your life. We work to help you recover financially so you can focus on your well-being and that of your family members. Call our law office to speak with a Corpus Christi wrongful death attorney as soon as you can. You can reach our legal team at (361) 884-1086 to learn more about your right toward financial compensation.