Texas

Juan Zapata Jr Killed in Accident at Prescott St in Corpus Christi, TX

Published on: January 9, 2024

Date of Accident
December 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Juan Zapata Jr
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Prescott St, Corpus Christi, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Prescott St in Corpus Christi, TX on December 7th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:29 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 operated by 80-year-old Juan Zapata Jr was southbound on Prescott St before veering from the roadway for unclear reasons. Authorities say the vehicle traveled through a wooden fence into a back yard before crashing through a detached garage. Reports say an individual in the garage was struck and forced into a nearby wall. That individual, a 51-year-old man who was not publicly identified, is said to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Following the crash, reports say the Ford caught fire, leaving Zapata fatally injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150
Road/Highway
Prescott St
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 crashed through a fence into a detached garage, striking an individual inside

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