Corpus Christi, TX – Matthew Garcia and Marcello Saldua Killed in Rollover Accident on N. Port Ave

Corpus Christi, TX (June 06, 2022) – Two high school seniors were killed and two more were left with injuries on Tuesday, May 31st during a vehicle rollover accident as they left their graduation practice.

The four students from W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi had attended a rehearsal at the American Bank Center and were on their way back to school at the time of the incident.  

Police responded to the collision in the 2300th block of North Port Avenue at about 11:25 a.m. Upon their arrival, they located four males in a two-door vehicle that was resting on its roof. 

Two of the vehicle’s occupants, Matthew Garcia and Marcello Saluda, both 18-years-old died at the scene. The other two boys were taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. 

The crash is under police investigation.  

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victims, Matthew Garcia and Marcello Saluda, at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Vehicle Accidents in Texas

Losing a child, spouse, or someone else that you love is a devastating event on its own, but a loss like this can feel even more distressing when it was the result of a preventable accident caused by someone else’s carelessness. 

If you have endured the premature loss of a family member due to negligence, you are most likely entitled to financial compensation by way of a wrongful death suit.  

Wrongful death is one that is caused by the negligence, dereliction, action, or inaction of a person or entity.  These deaths include those resulting from untimely or improper medical care, car accidents, premises liability accidents, and dangerous or defective products. 

Pursuing a wrongful death claim in Texas requires the claimant to show proof that the person responsible behaved in a reckless manner and, had they exhibited due care, the accident and subsequent death would not have taken place.  

In Texas parents, children, and spouses of the decedent are entitled to bring a claim of wrongful death on behalf of the victim.  

A car crash lawyer in Corpus Cristi can help you figure out whether you qualify for financial compensation. If you believe your accident was not your fault, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for mental health care, vehicle repairs, medical bills, and more.

Joe Brad Brock has helped injured crash victims recover just financial compensation for many years. We work diligently to provide our injured clients with optimal results for their situations. We charge no hidden or out-of-pocket fees, and we do not get paid unless you do. Contact our office at your earliest convenience to start on your path to recovery. Our trusted team of car accident attorneys possesses far-reaching experience in helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve. Contact our personal injury attorney in Corpus Cristi today at (361)-884-1086 for a free consultation and to speak with an attorney about your case. 

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