5-Year-Old Boy Killed in Corpus Christi Two-Vehicle Crash on Old Brownsville Road 

Corpus Christi, Texas (June 3, 2021) – A 5-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon in a head-on collision in Corpus Christi, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened on June 1, on Old Brownsville Road.

Police said a 36-year-old man was driving an SUV when he crossed over into the opposite direction and crashed head-on into a car occupied by a 38-year-old mother and her 5-year-old son.

The 5-year-old boy was in a booster seat and was buckled in at the time of the crash. Officers said the seat belt failed, and the booster seat flew out from underneath the boy during the crash. The boy was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The SUV driver sustained non-severe injuries in the crash.

The mother sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash.

The crash closed Old Brownsville Road to Airport Road for several hours.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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