Occurred on 02/11/12 09:39 p.m.  Major Accident   7300 McArdle     C1201054

Officers responded to an accident involving a pedestrian who had been struck by a hit and run vehicle.  The 24-year-old female was taken to Bay Area Hospital by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  She was later transferred to Spohn Memorial where she was pronounced deceased.

Further investigation revealed the victim had been walking westbound on McArdle when she was struck by a vehicle traveling in the same direction.  The driver failed to stop and help the victim.

There is very little suspect vehicle information, but a white pickup was observed traveling westbound at the same time the accident occurred.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Division Hit & Run Section at 361-886-2596.