Occurred Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 20:45, 14900 Trinity River Drive, Driving While Intoxicated, 1212190137

                A 21-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of synthetic marijuana Wednesday night after he caused a vehicle crash on the 13000 block of Interstate Highway 37.

A red 2009 Nissan Versa was driven by a 28-year-old woman on the entrance ramp to the 13900 block of Interstate Highway 37 at about 8:15 Wednesday night. The Versa was struck from behind by a silver 2004 Saturn Vue operated by 21-year-old Eric Baugher (12/27/1990). The Saturn then left without providing any information.

The 28-year-old woman and her 40-year-old woman passenger were treated by an ambulance crew for minor injuries. Corpus Christi Police investigated the crash and discovered the front bumper and license plate for the Saturn which left the scene.

Corpus Christi Police tracked the vehicle and arrested Baugher for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. Baugher was also arrested for possession of a substance in penalty group 2-A of the Health and Safety Code; a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $10,000 fine.

Baugher was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then he was delivered to the city detention center. The Nissan Versa was towed due to damage. The Saturn was taken to the city impound lot.