Category Archives: Traffic Safety Division

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Traffic Safety Division

Charlie District Report for August 8, 2013

Date:  August 7, 2013, 10:24pm
Location: 4100 Kingston
Event:  Hit and Run
Case Number:  1308070142/C1305819

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a black Ford Mustang involved in a hit and run accident involving a 30-year-old jogger.

The jogger was crossing the street at 4100 block of Kingston Drive when he was struck by the Mustang as the driver made a left hand turn from the 5500 block of Fresno Drive onto Kinston Drive.  The runner was knocked onto the hood of the Mustang and onto the roadway.  The jogger was not seriously injured and treated at the scene by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

The Mustang failed to stop and was last seen heading westbound on Kingston Drive.  Anyone who can identify the driver or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Traffic and Safety Division 361-886-2685.  Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.   Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Traffic Safety Division

CCPD Conducts Speed Enforcement Operation

On 1 Aug 2013 Officers assigned to the Traffic Division conducted a speed enforcement operation on State Highway 181 near the Harbor Bridge and State Highway 358 (S.P.I.D.).

During the operation officers stopped 114 vehicles and issued citations for 153 violations. Of those 153 violations, 95 were for speeding.  10 were for speeding, in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit, with the fastest speed being 86 mph in a 55 mph zone.

13 of the speeding citations met the criteria for aggressive driving under the Operation S.A.D. initiative. 

The Traffic Safety Division will continue to conduct speed enforcement operations throughout the city.

 

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Police Cite Kirkwood Hit and Run Driver

Date:  July 28, 2013, 2:40am
Location:  4500 Kirkwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/UMKdM
Event:  Hit and Run
Case Number:  1307280078/C1305586

Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators have filed charges on the suspect responsible for the early morning accident involving three vehicles.

The driver of a red Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southbound on Kirkwood Drive when he struck a parked Chevrolet Cobalt which was pushed into a Chevrolet Silverado.  The driver fled leaving a piece of the front bumper behind.

Hit and Run Investigators narrowed down the suspect vehicle to four vehicles in the city.  Officer G. Casas located the Camaro and identified the driver.

Felipe Morales (04/09/93) was cited for Unsafe Change from a Direct Course and Failure to Remain and Report at an Accident.

Traffic Safety Division

Crash Investigators Respond to Two Major Crashes

Date: 7.27.2013
Time: 2:35 a.m.
Location: 4000 SPID (westbound)
Case Numbers: 1307270026, C1305552

Officers were called and responded for a Crash Follow-up at 0235hrs. The investigation indicated that it was a single vehicle, single occupant crash. The vehicle, driven by a 33 year old male, was west bound at a high rate of speed in the left lane. It appears that the driver over-corrected the 1998 Pontiac which then traveled about 300′, jumping the left curb, running through bushes and impacting a concrete pillar. The inertia wedged the car between the pillar and a retaining wall.

The driver did not survive his injuries.

Date: 7.27.2013
Time: 11:47 a.m.
Location: 4300 S. Alameda
Case Numbers: C130556 and 1307270054

Crash Investigators received a call for follow-up in the 4300 blk. of S. Alameda. Upon arriving it was found that a motorcycle being driven by 49 year old male, was east bound on Alameda when a car being driven by a 66 year old male, made an unsafe turn in front of him. The motorcycle struck the back of the vehicle and the rider was thrown to the roadway. He was not wearing a helmet and struck his head on the pavement. He sustained major head trauma and was transported to Spohn Memorial for treatment. As of this writing, the rider was in critical condition.

There were no indications that alcohol was a factor.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Hit and Run Investigators Need Help to Identify Drivers of Two Vehicles

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Date: July 20, 2013 3:23pm
Location: 3200 Ocean Drive http://goo.gl/maps/JmFJd
Offense:  Hit & Run
Case Numbers: C1305388/1307200085

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section is asking for Media and community assistance to help identify responsible for a Hit and Run crash on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at approximately 3:23pm.

A 34-year-old man jogged in the bicycle lane on 3200 block of Ocean Drive near Hewit Drive when he was hit by a vehicle and injured. The vehicle left without providing any information or aid to the 34-year-old man as required by law. The man was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

The Police Department’s Hit and Run Investigators have released this video footage and photos of two vehicles they believe to be possibly involved or have additional information on the hit and run.   Investigators are now searching for a light-colored, possibly white, Sport Utility Vehicle or a light-colored passenger vehicle.

If you have any video surveillance, photos or information about this Hit and Run, please call the Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators at 886-2690.   Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Traffic Safety Division

Police Seek S.U.V. In Hit & Run Crash

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section would like help from the public to identify and locate the person responsible for a hit and run crash on the 3200 block of Ocean Drive at 3:20pm on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

A 34-year-old man jogged in the bicycle lane on the 3200 block of Ocean Drive near Hewit Drive when he was hit by a vehicle and injured. The vehicle left without providing any information or aid to the 34-year-old man as required by law. The man was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Crash Investigators are now searching for a light-colored, possibly white, Sport Utility Vehicle with damage to the right side of the windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Anyone who knows where to locate the vehicle, or has any additional information about this crash, should call the Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators at 886-2690. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: July 20, 2013 15:23

Location: 3200 Ocean Drive http://goo.gl/maps/JmFJd

Offense: Hit & Run Crash

Crash Number: C1305388 Offense Number: 1307200085

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Crashes Into Oso Bay And Does Not Survive

A 57-year-old man did not survive a single vehicle crash into Oso Bay Sunday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 2:31am Sunday morning at the 8800 block of South Padre Island Drive in which the vehicle drove into the water. Several Corpus Christi Police Officers entered the water to recover the 57-year-old man from inside the vehicle. No other person was in the vehicle and the 57-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance where the man later died. The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team responded to the scene to get the vehicle out of the water and have it taken to the city impound lot.

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section is investigating the crash in which a tan 1999 Saturn 2 door car drove east on the access road toward Flour Bluff, drove over traffic warning signs, then went into the water. The cause of death will be investigated and determined by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigators have spoken to at least one witness to the crash but would like anyone who has any additional information about the crash to contact the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 886-2600.

Date: July 21, 2013 2:31am

Location: 8800 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ZQ2RC

Event: Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injuries

Crash Number: C1305403

Traffic Safety Division

DWI’s – By The Numbers

DWI Statistics – By The Numbers

DWI & DUI Arrest
July 15, 2013 618
Same time 2012 512 up 20%
Total in 2012 1036

DWI Arrests Last 3 Months
July (thru 7/15) 46
June 2013 111
May 2013 88
April 2013 90

Note: The 111 DWI arrest made in June 2013 is an all time high for the month of June. Previous June high was 100 DWI arrest made in 1993.

2013 DWI Stats

609 DWI Arrest as of July 15, 2013
9 DUI Arrest as of July 15, 2013
130 Suspects consented to give a sample of their breath
269 Suspects consented to give a sample of their blood
192 Suspects refused to give a sample of breath or blood and a search warrant was obtained
15 Suspects refused to give consent of breath or blood and a mandatory blood draw was required
3 Suspects refused both blood and breath request, and no evidence was obtained.
609 cases filed and in 606 cases a sample of breath or blood was obtained.
75 Felony DWI cases:
(46 for DWI with two or more prior convictions; 18 for intoxicated assault; 9 DWI Child; 2 intoxicated manslaughter)
.18 Average Breath /Blood results from suspects
225 DWI arrest were involved in Traffic Crashes

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Police Operations for 4th of July Weekend

Corpus Christi Police Department
4th of July Enforcement and Operations

The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) is committed to ensuring that citizens of the city as well as visitors have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July experience. There will be numerous activities occurring in and around the city to include a parade and fireworks. The department will be conducting enforcement as well as traffic and safety patrols around the city in an effort to keep everyone safe. Below are the operations that the CCPD will be conducting for the 4th of July weekend.

Beginning Wednesday July 3rd:
The CCPD will have officers patrolling throughout the city working to keep our streets safe by concentrating exclusively on looking for intoxicated drivers. This will continue through Saturday July 6th. An additional six officers will be assigned to the beach on a daily basis and continue through Sunday July 7th.

Thursday July 4th:
The CCPD will be working in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Fire Department to enforce all fireworks ordinances. This will consist of 6 additional officers assigned to respond to fireworks calls during the evening hours. Officers will be issuing citations to individuals found to be in violation of municipal ordinance SECTION 3311 CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Citizens can call the police department at 886-COPS to report fireworks calls.

Parade:
There will also be a 4th of July parade at 10:30 a.m. on Shoreline Blvd. It will begin at Resaca St. and Shoreline and continue southbound on Shoreline. The parade will end at McCaughn Park. The CCPD will be providing traffic control throughout the parade route. Citizens should expect delays around this area during this time.

Fireworks:
The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Heavy traffic, congestion, and delays should be expected along Shoreline Blvd. and on North Beach. The CCPD will be providing traffic control for both areas. There will be numerous traffic control devices set up to include cones, barricades, and officers stationed at various intersections. It should be noted that the Harbor Bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic (sidewalk closed) on the northbound side of the bridge from 8 p.m. thru 11 p.m.

After the fireworks some citizens that are on North Beach will be detoured to SH 181 NB to Portland. This is to help expedite the flow of traffic as there is only 1 on-ramp on North Beach that allows you to get back to the city. Citizens will be able to drive to Portland and exit on Moore Ave, Wildcat Ln., or Buddy Ganem. Portland PD officers will be assisting with traffic control in their city. They can then take the turnaround to return to the city. Citizens are also encouraged to use the Joe Fulton Corridor to expedite their return home.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

14 Year Old Driver Injures Two at Convenience Store Parking Lot

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A 4 year old girl and a 24 year old woman were injured in a convenience store parking lot at Horne and Ayers Saturday afternoon after they were hit by a vehicle.

A 1999 silver Dodge Durango hit the woman and the girl at about 5:20 Saturday afternoon. The two injured people were taken directly to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The three occupants of the Durango exited the vehicle and ran from the scene without providing any aid to the two injured people. Corpus Christi Police Officers quickly arrived and located all three individuals who ran from the Durango.

Corpus Christi Police Officers discovered a 22 year old man allowed an unlicensed 14 year old to drive the Durango. The third occupant was a 12 year old boy.

Charges of allowing an unlicensed operator to drive the Durango, will be applied to the 22 year old man. The 14 year old boy and the 22 year old man will have charges of Fail to Stop and Render Aid applied along with the possibility of citations for traffic violations which led to the crash.

Crash Investigators are still on scene at the time of this report as they interview witnesses, review video, photograph the scene and take measurements. Investigators expect to impound the Durango and decide the next course of action for the three occupants of the Durango.

Date: June 29, 2013 17:22

Location: 4100 Ayers Street

Offense: Fail To Stop And Render Aid

Case Number: 1306290111