CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to investigators, 31-year-old Amanda Zavala has been identified as the woman who died after crashing into the water at Oso Bay turnaround. Officials said blunt force trauma to the trunk of the body, and due to the vehicle flipping over the water, she died from asphyxia.
First responders responded to the call on June 12 after witnesses saw her vehicle drive off into the Oso Bay around 2 a.m. Residents described hearing and seeing the fatal accident that happened.
"We were fishing here on the corner and then we saw this car come flying probably about 70-80 mph and then hit this curb and then launch itself off into the water upside down," fisherman Jerry Coleman said. "It did probably about three flips before it hit the water."
Fire Chief Dale Scott with the Nueces County Emergency Services District #2 said there have been accidents at this location quite a few times, but there are warnings before to let drivers know of the upcoming turn.
"The area is very dark, and its a sharp turn, normally it's foggy and you can easily miss the on ramp of the Oso bridge," Chief Scott said.
We reached out to TxDot to find out if there's anything they could do in response to the frequent accidents. They said like all other cases, they will review this one and see what other safety enhancements may be available to add.
"It was a loud bang," Coleman said. "The first impact was here was pretty loud but the second impact when it hit the seawall there was really loud."
The family is searching for a dog that was in the car at the time. Email mgallegos1@kiiitv.com if you have any idea of the animal's whereabouts.
3News will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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