1 Killed, 1 Injured in Corpus Christi 4-Vehicle Accident on I-37

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The deadly accident happened on I-37 South near mile marker 49 on October 11, just after 5 a.m.

Corpus Christi 4-Vehicle Accident
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Corpus Christi 4-Vehicle Accident on I-37

Corpus Christi, TX – A man is dead and another injured following a four-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 37 in Corpus Christi early Monday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

The deadly accident happened on I-37 South near mile marker 49 on October 11, just after 5 a.m.

According to DPS Troopers, a man was driving southbound in the outside lane of I-37 when, for some reason, his truck drove into the shoulder and hit a guard rail.

The man’s truck then moved into the middle of the roadway where it was hit by another vehicle before being struck by another truck. Another vehicle, described as a G-Series van operated by a Buda man, also struck the side of the man’s truck, pushing it to the outside lane of the interstate.

The man whose truck was hit by three different vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Donnie Watkins.

One of the other three drivers was injured and was transported to Christus Spohn in Beeville.

Beeville Highway Patrol Office is investigating the incident.

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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:
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