Veterans Memorial teacher, coach dies in multi-vehicle collision
Leyton Hernandez, a teacher and multi-sport coach at Veterans Memorial High School, died following a two-vehicle crash while traveling Friday afternoon, according to a news release from the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In a statement from the district, it was stated that 28-year-old Hernandez is in his fifth year teaching and coaching at Veterans Memorial. CCISD’s crisis counseling team will be available for students and staff when schools reopen Monday. Hernandez coached multiple sports at the school.
Hernandez, the son of Corpus Christi ISD Superintendent Roland Hernandez and Cynthia Hernandez and brother of Lauren Stinson, graduated from King High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas State University in 2020.
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Hernandez was a successful high school athlete and had just started playing college football.
The family asks the community to respect their privacy during this difficult time. Funeral preparations are continuing.
This article first appeared in the Corpus Christi Caller Times: Veterans Memorial educator and coach killed in traffic accident
