Five Members of a Corpus Christi Family Killed in Interstate Accident

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Richard Longoria

Story Created: Aug 7, 2008 at 5:23 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 7, 2008 at 5:23 PM CST

August 7, 2008

A Corpus Christi family of five were killed today in a horrific accident along I-37 near Swinney Switch, north of Mathis.  DPS investigators say a small car, going northbound toward San Antonio, and carrying the Perez family had a blowout, causing the small car to veer across the interstate.  The car smashed into a 18 wheeler tank truck, that was traveling southbound.  The vehicle hit the rear of the tank itself causing it to catch fire.  The truck driver sustained minor injuries.

Killed were Robert Perez, Sr., Robert Perez, Jr., 38, Cynthia Perez, 32, David Perez 23, Brittany Perez, 12.

The interstate has been shut down since the accident happened around 2PM today. 

Wednesday, Apr 15 at 10:23 PM Destinee(: wrote ...

Brittany was A bESTFRIEND TO ME AND hER MOM WAS A GREAT WOMAN I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH BRITTANY AND HAD THE BEST TIMES WITH HER HAHA SHE WAS REALLY CRAZY(: I MISS HER WITH OUT HER IN MY LIFE ITS NOT COMPLETE I MISS U AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY

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Monday, Aug 11 at 10:49 PM Lali wrote ...

Still in shock about this horrible accident, i went to school with Cindy since Sam Houston..Mando,Roy,my prayers are with you guys and the rest of your family,... stick together, be strong and pull Raymond through all this.

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Monday, Aug 11 at 2:13 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My deepest sympathy to the Perez family.I did not know the Perez family but my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

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Monday, Aug 11 at 12:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...

MY PRAYERS TO THE PEREZ FAMILY GOD KNOWS BEST AND NEEDS THE BEST YOUR FAMILY TELLS US THEY WERE THE BEST SO GOD NEEDED THEM MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND STAY STRONG.

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Sunday, Aug 10 at 9:59 PM mendieta family wrote ...

our condolences go out to the Perez family. Only you know what you're going thru but please know that our prayers are with you and we feel your pain also. God bless you. Stay strong for each other.

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Sunday, Aug 10 at 6:51 PM JERRY OCHOA wrote ...

I am at a loss for words I am one of those people on the road for a living, when I came across this story I could not contain myself and totally broke down.... my deepest and secerest condolences to the Perez family god bless

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Sunday, Aug 10 at 6:03 PM anonymous wrote ...

hey robbie im sorry for what happen but i know you will be strong, and always keep ur head up...love you

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Sunday, Aug 10 at 11:25 AM Anonymous wrote ...

WITH TEARS STILL IN MY EYES.MY CONDOLENCES,AND SYMPATHY,TO THE FAMILEY...sr.capt.r.cantu...george west vol F.D.

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Saturday, Aug 9 at 6:51 PM MARIA TORRES wrote ...

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS PLEASE BE STRONG FOR EACH OTHER...

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Saturday, Aug 9 at 1:02 PM Marisa Maloy wrote ...

My deepest sympathy. I can't begin to imagine your loss. My thoughts are with the perez family. Just know that death is only sleep and the bible promise a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. Revelation 21;3-4 Pain, sorrow and death will be no more, neither outcry, the former things have passed away!!! This promise is soon to come true. Marisa M.

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Saturday, Aug 9 at 9:32 AM Sandra Espinoza Luera wrote ...

I am sorry for your loss. I have known The Perez family for over 20 years. I am in shock over this horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to Little Robert, Roy and all the family. You need to be strong and take it day by day. Remember that you are not alone we all feel your heartache. The good Lord will help you all through this hard time. My heart and prayers are with you all.

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Saturday, Aug 9 at 9:19 AM Esmer wrote ...

MY heart and prayers go to the boys who are left behind after this horrific accident,Robert Jr. you will be forever in my heart,And to the rest you are all in my prayers.God bless.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 10:20 PM kristyn wrote ...

i am so sorry for your lost i will keep all of you in my prayers brittany was like a sister to me i went to school with her and i miss her alot

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Friday, Aug 8 at 5:15 PM Ernesto Martinez wrote ...

I just wanted to give you my deepest sympathy to my best friend Robert Sr. Perez family. Robert and I worked together for twelve years for the city. So sorry. He was a good man to my daughter and I we feel for ya.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 12:01 PM Cym wrote ...

my condolences to Ramon, Rob And the rest of the Family, Stay Strong.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 10:59 AM anoyomous wrote ...

rob, raymond...& the rest of the family im truly sorry for yalls losses keep your head up boys rob be strong for your baby.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 10:41 AM AAC wrote ...

My heart goes out to Robbie and Raymond.. Yall are both in my thoughts and prayers. Remember robbie u have tons of friends who will be here for you. They are in better place now all watching down on yall. Stck together boys. U will make it.. I love you guys

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Friday, Aug 8 at 9:55 AM pulliza family wrote ...

my condolences to the family & loved ones. you will be in my prayers to give you strength,courage, and uderstanding, to get through this.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 9:33 AM nevaeh wrote ...

This was a terrible acccident. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you ..God Bless

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Friday, Aug 8 at 8:52 AM LEAH wrote ...

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS...

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Friday, Aug 8 at 8:18 AM Roxann wrote ...

im still shocked to hear the news.... i dont think i can even feel what you are feeling... stay strong Rob and Raymond.... our prayers go out to you all

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Friday, Aug 8 at 8:03 AM Anthony Shelton wrote ...

Keep your head to the sky

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Friday, Aug 8 at 7:49 AM Lova wrote ...

I am so sorry for your loss, our prayers go out the Perez family and friends who have lost those they loved.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 7:48 AM Anonymous wrote ...

My heart goes out to the Perez family....my prayers are with you God Bless.....

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Friday, Aug 8 at 7:44 AM Arredondo Family wrote ...

We are all sorry for your loss Robbie, Raymond, Roy, Mando, Belle God Bless You All during this diffucult time.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 7:19 AM Carlos wrote ...

No one could know the loss of this magnetude, all in one time my prayers go out to the families of these victims , stay strong for each other. The process ahead is a long one but with prayer and support peace will be near.

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Thursday, Aug 7 at 11:42 PM Cindy Cantu wrote ...

Terrible accident, I am sorry for your loss. Little Robert & Raymond, you boys be strong- stick together during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

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Thursday, Aug 7 at 10:00 PM KIM wrote ...

Horrible incident, my prayers go out to the family and friends who lost their loved ones in this accident.

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Thursday, Aug 7 at 7:53 PM leeana wrote ...

I am so sorry for the loss of this family, You will be in my prayers

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