Occurred 09/29/11, 8:09 p.m.  Pedestrian Accident   5900 S. Padre Island Dr.     C1107023

Officers responded to an accident involving a pedestrian.  Further investigation revealed the 45-year-old pedestrian was crossing the street with the walk sign illuminated when he was struck by a blue 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

The victim sustained a minor abrasion to his hand and was transported to Bay Area Hospital by Officers.

According to the Supervisor on scene, the driver told Officers tha the victim tried to negotiate a deal with him before Officers arrived. The victim requested that the driver buy him a beer and he would forget the accident had ever happened. The driver did not take him up on the offer.

The 23-year-old driver was cited for Failure to Yield ROW ~ Pedestrian in Crosswalk.