Amanda Hynes and Children Hurt in Tragic Crash on SH 35 [Corpus Christi, TX]

Corpus Christi, TX (December 7, 2023) On Tuesday afternoon, 24-year-old Destiny Leiba of Aransas Pass, died in a tragic crash on SH 35 that injured Amanda Hynes and her 3 children.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal wrong-way collision happened around 2:49 p.m. on State Highway 35.

Reports say that Leiba was driving a southbound 2017 Chevrolet Spark at high speed on the flyover leaving Aransas Pass and trying to get onto SH 35. Officials say that the Chevy veer off the road and when Leiba managed to correct her trajectory, her vehicle ended up in the median between the southbound and northbound lanes.

Authorities say that the Chevy went airborne and crashed into a Ford SUV, driven by Amanda Hynes with her 3 children, who are all under 5 years old.

Medics rushed the family to the hospital, Hynes and her kids sustained minor injuries and are expected to recover.

Meanwhile, Leiba was pronounced dead at the scene.

DPS are investigating the fatal wrong-way collision and have not released additional information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of Destiny Leiba. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish Amanda Hynes and her 3 children a quick recovery.

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What Can Amanda Hynes Do Following the Wrong-Way Collision on Highway 35?

Indeed, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives. It is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. Consequently, as common as they are, many people do not suspect what follows in the event of a vehicle accident like the tragic crash on SH 35.

Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious traffic accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.

“Furthermore, we have the ability to secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge. Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference”.

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