Ricky Luna Killed in Corpus Christi Two-Vehicle Crash near Weber and Holly; Juan Jesus Ruiz Arrested

Corpus Christi, Texas (October 6, 2020) – One person was killed Saturday night in a rollover crash in Corpus Christi, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 8:15 p.m., October 4, near the intersection of Weber and Holly in front of the H-E-B grocery store.

Police said the crash involved a Jeep and another vehicle.

The Jeep rolled over after the crash, ejecting the driver.

The victim, Ricky Luna, 40, was killed in the crash. He was a teacher at the Dr. M.L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School. He also was a mathematics GED teacher at the Education Service Center in downtown Corpus Christi.

Juan Jesus Ruiz, 49, was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ricky Luna.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. If a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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