Alejandra Franco Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Ruth Street in Corpus Christi

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The deadly collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on September 11 in the 2400 block of Ruth Street near 21st Street.

Alejandra Franco
Alejandra Franco Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Ruth Street in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX – The woman who was killed Thursday morning in a pedestrian accident in Corpus Christi has been identified as 78-year-old Alejandra Franco, according to the Nueces County Medical Examiner.

The deadly collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on September 11 in the 2400 block of Ruth Street near 21st Street.

Police said a red GMC Sierra was traveling eastbound on the street when it struck a black Dodge Ram truck that was traveling westbound.

The GMC then sideswiped a Kia SUV that was parked on the side of the road and then hit a woman.

The woman, Franco, was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

The police are investigating the accident.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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