CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County recently announced it's new chief medical examiner in commissioners court Wednesday.
Dr. Scott Luzi is set to become the next chief medical examiner if he accepts the offer and also completes the necessary application requirements.
Luzi told city officials he will accept the position and may start as soon as May 3.
Two people applied for the position of chief medical examiner and three people applied for the position of deputy medical examiner, officials said. The County offered Luzi the chief job, but hope that the others will be considered for the deputy position.
Luzi comes to to the Coastal Bend from Riverside California. Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales said he has exemplary work experience.
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