Corpus Christi – Rene Ramos Died in Fatal Two-Car Crash on Interstate 37
Posted on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 8:26 pm
50-year-old Bishop man has succumbed to the injuries he sustained from the car accident on Interstate 37 in Annaville, Saturday night.
According to police, the tragic accident happened a few minutes after 11:00 p.m., on Interstate 37 near Rand Morgan Road. A vehicle that was traveling at an unsafe speed crashed into a sedan driven by 50-year-old Rene Ramos. The impact of the collision seriously injured Ramos. He was rushed to a Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital where he was pronounced deceased the next day.
No one else was injured.
The speeding driver, identified as Grayson Salas, 18, was arrested and charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $255,000.
Investigators are on scene to gather more evidence.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Corpus Christi Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
