Edwardo Ochoa III ID’d as Man Killed in Corpus Christi Crash on Staples Street near McArdle

Corpus Christi, Texas (May 31, 2018) – The man killed in a crash that left two other people injured in Corpus Christi Monday morning has been identified by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Edwardo Ochoa III, 37, died in the crash that occurred just after 2:00 a.m. Monday, May 28 in the 4800 block of Staples Street near McArdle.
According to authorities, Ochoa was speeding down Staples and lost control when he attempted to take a curve. His vehicle crossed over the center divider into the path of oncoming traffic and side-swiped another car.
Ochoa was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Two people in the other car sustained minor injuries.
Alcohol was not considered a factor in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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