
Last Thursday, Corsicana Police detectives executed an arrest warrant in connection with a vehicle accident occurring on October 13, 2021, in the 800 Block of W. 7th Avenue.
This accident resulted in the death of pedestrian Charles Herrera, 62, of Corsicana.
A very thorough and lengthy investigation was conducted by the Corsicana Police Department Accident Reconstruction Specialist, Detective Sean Frasier.
This investigation involved hundreds of man-hours due to the complexity and nature of the incident. The process followed a scientific methodology which examined the circumstances, mechanics and all contributing factors associated with the collision.
The reconstruction of this accident involved a working knowledge of physics, vehicle dynamics, mathematics, and video analysis. Additional electronic evidence was obtained by a forensic examination of the suspects cell-phone.
Jonathan Avila was charged with Manslaughter and is being held at the Navarro County Justice Center on a $75,000.00 bond.