Tragedy on Weber Road: Remembering Rene Govea Sr. in Corpus Christi, Texas – September 2025

In Corpus Christi, Texas, a fatal crash on Weber Road has left a community grieving and a family shattered. Rene Govea Sr., a father and long-time resident, was killed on Sunday in a collision involving a BMW and an Escalade. Police report that intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges are pending against the at-fault driver. Melinda Garcia, a passenger in the Escalade, also lost her life in the incident.

Govea’s family is now left seeking justice and reckoning with a tragic history of drunk driving incidents. His sister, Laura Govea, had previously survived a similar crash that left her permanently injured. The family has since expressed a strong desire to raise awareness about impaired driving. A community benefit and BBQ fundraiser have been organized to support the Govea family during this time of loss.