Claudio Cortes Killed in La Salle County Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35

La Salle County, Texas (January 20, 2021) – Three people were killed last Wednesday in a multi-vehicle crash in La Salle County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:30 p.m., January 13, on I-35 near mile marker 52.

According to a preliminary investigation, a 1997 Volvo truck towing a Brenner tank trailer was traveling southbound on the interstate when it was rear-ended by a 2005 Kenworth truck tractor towing a 2021 Hyundai trailer.

Several other vehicles were also involved in the collision. A total of seven commercial motor vehicles and five passenger vehicles were involved in the collision.

Before the crash, there was limited visibility of smoke in the area from surrounding grass fires.

Claudio Cortes, 46, who was a passenger in a 2010 Ford pick-up, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of a 2011 Ford pickup, Mario Castillo Jr., 49, and passenger, Oscar Castillo, 26, were also pronounced dead at the scene.

All three victims were from Laredo.

Six other people were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The authorities 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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