Passenger killed, driver faces intoxication manslaughter charges
September 12, 2025 | Corpus Christi, TX
A 33-year-old man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a rollover crash early Saturday morning in Corpus Christi killed a passenger.
Police said Orlando Reyna was driving on State Highway 44 just before 3 a.m. with a passenger when the vehicle rolled over. The victim, an unidentified woman, was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
A passenger died early Saturday in Corpus Christi after a crash involving a suspected intoxicated driver.
Reyna was arrested on two counts of intoxication manslaughter. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
In a similar incident last month, a 32-year-old woman was killed in an alleged DUI crash in Midland, Texas.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Drunk driving isn't just reckless—it's deadly, claiming 34 lives daily in the United States. All those deaths are preventable. In 2023, 12,429 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA).
An independent investigation will be required to learn other potential factors in the case, including the results of a test or tests to determine the blood-alcohol content levels of the driver.
Candice Bond, an experienced DUI accident attorney, was interviewed and provided her thoughts on incidents such as this one.
“Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a victim during this difficult time, protecting their legal rights while ensuring that drunk drivers are held accountable for their reckless actions,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of the investigation, the family of the victim killed in the crash may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Such claims can cover medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
“A wrongful death occurs when a person or entity’s negligent or wrongful actions lead to someone’s death,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“When vehicle fatalities are caused by unsafe, aggressive, distracted, or impaired driving, family members often have the right to pursue a civil action against the responsible driver to seek justice and compensation.”
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