CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — One woman is dead after a car crash on the 7400 block of Hwy 361 near the Mayan Princess Condominiums.
The woman was identified by the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office on July 5 as 68-year-old Debra Cates.
Hwy 361 closed for several hours, and reopened before midnight.
Corpus Christi Police Department Public Information Lt. Michael Peña said two cars were involved in the crash, with one traveling northbound and the other going southbound, before they collided.
Two people from each vehicle were taken to the hospital, reportedly with non-life-threatening injuries.
Peña said the accident was the result of an unsafe turn, but that it is still not clear if the crash was a result of driving under the influence or an act of reckless driving, but recommends drivers err on the side of caution if they plan to drink alcohol this Fourth of July.
"Slow down," he said. "If you do plan on drinking, there are so many different options to get home safely, whether it is having a designated driver, Lyft, or taxi cab. Be aware of your surroundings if you are traveling at night time. Slow down if you are turning onto a roadway or private drive -- make sure it is safe to do so before making that turning movement."
This is the second traffic accident causing a fatality in less than a week on Hwy. 361.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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