77-Year-Old Man Killed in Corpus Christi Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 361
Corpus Christi, Texas – A 77-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Corpus Christi, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.
The fatal crash happened around 6:09 p.m., May 14, in the 6100 block of Highway 361.
Police said a 32-year-old woman was driving southbound on the highway when she passed a car and struck it. She then crossed over into the northbound traffic and struck another vehicle, which rolled over and ejected a 77-year-old male passenger.
The man was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.
The woman was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She will be charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault with a vehicle, and driving with an invalid license.
The other passengers involved were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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