Woman, unborn child reportedly killed in crash involving alligator near Corpus Christi

Woman, unborn child dead after truck hits alligator near Corpus Christi (Refugio County Sheriff's Office)

REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas – A woman and her unborn child are dead after a crash involving an alligator in Refugio County near Corpus Christi Sunday, reports said.

The crash happened on State Highway 35 near FM 774.

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Refugio County Sheriff’s Office said a truck carrying two adults and three children struck the reptile, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

All of the people in the vehicle were transported to a nearby hospital, where the victims were reportedly pronounced dead.

According to KRIS 6 News, deputies confirmed that a pregnant woman died in the crash.

Authorities said there have been reports of alligators in the area before.


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