Texas

Nelda de la Rosa Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident at Hwy 69E in Willacy County, TX

Published on: August 30, 2021

Date of Accident
August 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Nelda de la Rosa
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-69E, Corpus Christi, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at Hwy 69E in Willacy County, TX on August 28th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. A Ford F-150 behind a Chevrolet Malibu collided with the Malibu when the Ford driver reportedly became distracted and collided with the Malibu before fleeing the scene. Right after, a Nissan Versa collided with the disabled Chevrolet. The driver of the Nissan, 69-year-old Nelda de la Rosa, was hospitalized with injuries the she later died from. The driver of the Ford was later found and identified as 34-year-old Oscar Moreno. He was arrested in charges including Failure to Stop and Render Aid and Criminal Negligent Homicide.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Hwy 69E
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle operated by distracted driver collided with another vehicle and fled the scene

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