Nora Uvalle Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 44 near San Diego
Corpus Christi Woman Nora Uvalle ID’d as Person Killed in Duval County Crash on State Highway 44
Nora Uvalle Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 44 near San Diego
San Diego, Texas (May 5, 2018) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the woman killed in a fatal two-vehicle accident on Friday evening near San Diego.
Nora Lisa Uvalle, 36, of Corpus Christi, died in the incident that took place on State Highway 44, approximately 8 miles west of San Diego shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4.
DPS said a 1996 Chevrolet flatbed pickup truck was heading west on SH 44 when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with an oncoming 2014 Nissan Altima.
The report stated that the driver of the Nissan had made an attempt to avoid the pickup truck but was unsuccessful, and the vehicles crashed.
Uvalle was a passenger in the Nissan and was killed in the crash.
The firefighters extricated both drivers and one passenger in the pickup truck. The three were transported to Christus Spohn Hospital in Alice with unknown injuries.
Police said heavy rain might have contributed to the accident.
The crash is under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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