61-Year-Old Man Killed in Corpus Christi Pedestrian Accident on Gollihar Road near Christie Street; Daniel Cantu Arrested

Corpus Christi, Texas (December 13, 2020) – A 61-year-old man was killed Thursday evening in a hit-and-run crash in Corpus Christi, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 5:56 p.m., December 10, on Gollihar Road, near Christie Street.

Police said the man was crossing the street, outside of a crosswalk, when he was struck by a vehicle.

The man was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The driver of the involved vehicle fled the scene after the accident. He was arrested on Friday and has been identified as Daniel Cantu, 30.

Cantu was taken into custody on a $100,000.00 bond.

An investigation is underway. 

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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