The Corpus Christi community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 38-year-old Diamond Puebla, who died after a violent rollover crash on a highway flyover early Thursday morning.
According to investigators, the crash happened around 2:37 a.m. on the elevated connector ramp linking westbound State Highway 358, also known as South Padre Island Drive, to northbound State Highway 286, the Crosstown Expressway. Authorities said a single vehicle slammed into a concrete barrier before overturning.
Diamond Puebla was riding as a passenger when the crash unfolded. During the rollover, she was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and immediately began life-saving measures.
Paramedics transported Puebla to a nearby hospital, where medical teams continued efforts to save her. Despite those efforts, she later died from her injuries.
Police have not confirmed whether Puebla was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision as they work to determine exactly what led to the vehicle losing control.
The driver survived the crash and remained at the scene while officers and crash investigators gathered evidence. Authorities have not announced any charges or additional findings as the investigation remains ongoing.
For family members and friends, the loss has been sudden and devastating. Loved ones are remembering Puebla for the moments she shared with those closest to her and the impact she made throughout her life.
Her death has left a deep mark on the Corpus Christi community, serving as another painful reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike on the road. As the investigation continues, those who knew Diamond Puebla are focusing on honoring her memory and supporting one another through an incredibly difficult time.
