Corpus Christi Woman Sentenced to 60 Years for Drunk Driving Crash

Victim suffered severe brain trauma and devastating injuries in 2025 incident.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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A Corpus Christi woman was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a 2025 drunk driving incident that left a pedestrian with severe brain trauma and devastating injuries. Carrie Campos pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Missy Medary after the victim, Jonathan Washington, suffered multiple broken bones, facial injuries, and has undergone 16 surgeries so far.

Why it matters

This case highlights the devastating impact of drunk driving and the need for stronger enforcement and penalties to deter such reckless behavior. The lengthy sentence reflects the severity of the injuries caused and the victim's long road to recovery.

The details

According to police, Campos was fleeing from officers when she struck Washington, who was walking with his bicycle through a parking lot. Washington suffered broken legs, broken ribs, and severe facial injuries. He was unidentified for four days after the crash. Campos had a history of criminal behavior and was found to have an open Budweiser can in her vehicle at the time of the incident.

  • The crash occurred on July 22, 2025.
  • Campos was sentenced on February 4, 2026.

The players

Carrie Campos

A Corpus Christi woman with a lengthy criminal record who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a 2025 drunk driving crash that left a pedestrian severely injured.

Jonathan Washington

The victim of the 2025 drunk driving crash, who suffered severe brain trauma, broken bones, and facial injuries that have required 16 surgeries so far.

Judge Missy Medary

The judge who sentenced Carrie Campos to 60 years in prison for the 2025 drunk driving crash.

Tony Contreras

The Corpus Christi Police Department Public Information Officer who provided details about the incident.

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What they’re saying

“Due to my training, I believed Carrie to be intoxicated with alcohol of the odor of an intoxicating beverage. Her thick slurred speech and her red watery eyes with droopy eyelids, as well as her admission to consuming alcohol prior to driving, made it clear that Carrie lost control of the normal use of her mental and physical faculties.”

— CCPD Officer (Arrest Affidavit)

“Carrie was arrested for driving.”

— CCPD Officer (Arrest Affidavit)

What’s next

The judge's 60-year sentence for Carrie Campos reflects the severity of the injuries caused by her drunk driving. The victim, Jonathan Washington, faces a long road to recovery and will require additional surgeries and rehabilitation.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the devastating consequences of drunk driving and the need for stronger enforcement and penalties to deter such reckless behavior. The lengthy sentence handed down by the judge sends a clear message that driving under the influence will not be tolerated and that the safety of the community is the top priority.