Corpus Christi, TX – Herman Garcia Loses Life in Fatal Two-Car Crash

Corpus Christi, TX (August 9, 2020) – A fatal auto collision took place on a roadway in Corpus Christi on Saturday, August 8, that took the life of one individual and injured another. 

Herman Garcia, 61, of Corpus Christi lost his life after being involved and injured in the two-car accident that took place in the Calallan area of Corpus Christi on FM 1694, near CR-48.

The collision occurred at approximately 2 p.m. when a Dodge Ram 1600, speeding around a curve, veered into the opposite lane of traffic and struck the vehicle Garcia was driving, a Ford Focus. The impact occurred on the driver’s side, fatally injuring Garcia.

Herman Garcia was pronounced deceased at the accident scene. 

The driver of the Ram has not been identified but was transported to Spohn Shoreline Hospital for treatment of injuries of an unknown magnitude. 

It is unclear whether or not charges will be filed at this time. 

The area of the roadway where the collision occurred was closed while police investigated the circumstances of the crash, but has since been reopened. 

No further information is available at this time. 

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts remain with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Texas Auto Collisions

It is estimated that approximately 17,500 individuals sustain injuries in approximately 14,000 Texas auto accidents every single year. Auto collisions have the potential to debilitatingly injure those involved, causing serious mental, physical, and financial issues in the lives of injured victims and their families. Several types of catastrophic injuries can result from Texas auto accidents, such as broken bones, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injuries.

In the unfortunate event that a loved one of yours is fatally injured in a Texas auto crash caused by the negligence of another person, you should call a Texas wrongful death attorney who will be able to inform you of your existing legal rights. A skilled Texas auto accident attorney will not only inform you of your legal rights, but he/she will also assist you in exercising them in order to receive significant financial compensation depending on the circumstances of the crash.

Contact a Texas personal injury lawyer in order to inquire about your options for financial compensation if you are under the impression that you or a loved one received injuries due to someone else’s carelessness or negligent actions while driving. Joe Brad Brock, a prominent personal injury lawyer in Texas, has been helping injured crash victims and their families through the difficulties that arise after catastrophic accidents for decades. You and your family could be suffering in more ways than one after being involved in a severe traffic collision. Financial, emotional, and physical problems often arise in these types of situations. Allow an experienced and skilled car accident attorney in Texas to help you collect just compensation for your injuries and losses.

A serious injury sustained in a negligent car accident could force you or your loved one out of work for a prolonged period of time, thus creating financial problems and stress 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 and losses. Call our law firm today at (361) 884-1086 to speak with a 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.