Six People Killed in Fatal Wreck in Mathis

Mathis, TX (1/23/2021) – A two-vehicle wreck left six people dead and three hospitalized in San Patricio County.

The accident happened at 3:33 a.m. on IH-37. A Toyota Camry carrying four occupants was headed south in the northbound lane on IH-37 while a Dodge Grand Caravan carrying five occupants were headed north. The Toyota struck the Dodge head-on. 

One passenger was ejected from the vehicle. 

Five people were pronounced dead at the scene. Four were underage teenagers and one was identified as Ruben Gonzalez Jr., 24. 

Four people were taken to Spohn Shoreline in Corpus Christi. A female teenager, 18, was later pronounced dead Saturday evening at Spohn Shoreline. 

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Wrongful Death Lawyers

Due to the nature of this accident, and the fact that six people were killed, a substantial crash investigation will be conducted. This involves conducting interviews, contacting witnesses, and bringing in Accident Reconstructionists to recreate the collision.

From there on, contacting an attorney at Sutliff & Stout may be of best interest following an accident such as the one above. An attorney can deal with insurance adjusters for you, negotiate settlements, and represent your best interests if a lawsuit is needed. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options.  Call car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case. 

Source: KiiiTV, KRISTV

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