28-Year-Old Crystal Pineda ID’d as 1 of 2 Women Killed in Corpus Christi Crash on Crosstown Expressway (State Highway 286) near Morgan Avenue

Corpus Christi, Texas (June 28, 2022) – Authorities have identified one of the two women who died following a wrong-way crash early Friday morning on the Crosstown Expressway in Corpus Christi as Crystal Pineda, 28.

The fatal crash occurred at around 2:00 a.m. Friday, June 24 on State Highway 286 near Morgan Avenue.

Pineda reportedly got onto Crosstown Expressway and drove southbound in the northbound lanes at a high rate of speed. Moments later, Pineda’s vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle.

Pineda died at the scene.

The driver of the other vehicle, an 18-year-old woman, was trapped in the wreckage and was freed by emergency crews. She was then taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

It is still unclear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.

No other details about the crash were immediately provided.

The accident remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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