CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The person who was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Taft on Sunday has been identified.
David Hinojosa Jr., 58, of Corpus Christi was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, DPS officials said.
DPS officials said Hinojosa was driving down CR 1612 when, for unknown reasons, he veered off the roadway and hit a concrete culvert. The force from the crash caused the car to flip and hit a utility pole.
No one else was in the vehicle or involved in the accident, DPS Troopers said. The crash is still being investigated.
For the latest updates on coronavirus in the Coastal Bend, click here.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com:
- 'Do not attempt to enter the park' | Massive snowfall at Big Bend National Park causes operational delays, impassable roads
- Nueces County reports 438 new COVID-19 cases on last day of 2020, Judge Canales issues statement
- Goodbye 2020: Taking a look back at this year's headlines in the Coastal Bend
- Here are some tips to help you stay true to your 2021 resolutions