Category Archives: Traffic Safety Division

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

Vehicle Crashes Delay Commute on Freeway Thursday Evening

Crashes on the freeway near Weber Road that involved 11 vehicles tied up rush hour traffic Thursday evening.

Three crashes happened at 4:45pm on State Highway 358 near Weber Road and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The first crash involved five vehicles. A 41-year-old man drove a white 1995 Ford F-250 with a green trailer east on State Highway 358. The traffic slowed and the truck struck a tan 2002 Lincoln Towncar driven by a 70-year-old woman. The Lincoln then struck a black 2008 Mazda, and then a blue 2013 Hyundai Accent. The 41-year-old man received a citation for failing to control speed.

The second crash happened as a 40-year-old woman stopped her gray 1993 Chevy Suburban to avoid a collision with the first vehicle crash which happened in front of her. An unknown vehicle struck the Suburban and then left the scene. Police are now looking for any information about the vehicle that struck the Suburban and a Hit & Run investigation has begun for that second crash.

The third vehicle crash happened as a 46-year-old man stopped his black 2010 Mazda for the stopped traffic for the previous two crashes. The Mazda was struck from behind by a white 1999 Ford E-150 van driven by a 61-year-old man. The Mazda then struck a black GMC Sierra and then a red 2007 Ford F-150. The 61-year-old man received a citation for failing to control speed, expired vehicle registration, driving with an expired driver license, and for no insurance.

The freeway was re-opened for normal use a little after 6:00pm.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash Sunday Morning

A 33-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash on the 5700 block of Leopard Sunday morning.

The Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 2:20am Sunday morning and found two men trapped inside the vehicle. Witnesses told Police the blue 2002 Chevy Trailblazer travelled at a high rate of speed along the 5700 block of Leopard Street, then left the roadway and rolled in a ditch.

A 33-year-old male passenger did not survive the crash. The 29-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries. No other person was injured in the crash. Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators are collecting data from the crash to determine the exact sequence of events and do believe alcohol consumption may have been a factor in the crash.

The 29-year-old man remains in the hospital for treatment of significant injuries as a result of the crash.

Date: June 16, 2013, 2:20am

Location: 5700 block of Leopard Street 

Event: Single Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1304424

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Bravo Incident Report for June 6, 2013

Time:  11:25pm
Location: 15700 Cruiser
Event:  Pedestrian Fatality
Case Number:  C1304150

Police responding to the residence discovered a 54-year-old man had been struck by a vehicle driven by his 52-year-old wife.  The man was rushed to Spohn Memorial where he died from the injuries sustained in the accident.

Witnesses at the scene reported to Officers, it appeared that the Ford Aerostar Van accidentally accelerated towards the victim and two other family members as they stood to the front of the van.  Two of the other family members were able to move out-of-the-way to avoid being hit.

The accident investigation is being conducted by Officers with the Traffic Division.

Adam District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Crashes Truck into Garage

A 45-year-old man caused damage to a garage after a single vehicle crash which started on the 11,000 block of Interstate Highway 37 Wednesday morning.

The 45-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released. The man drove a yellow 2008 Dodge pickup in the center lane west on the 11,000 block of Interstate Highway 37 at a little after 9am. The posted speed limit for that portion of the roadway is 75 miles per hour. The pickup abruptly changed direction and travelled over the grass and then struck the garage to a house on the 4600 block of Old Nueces Town Road.

No injuries were reported other than the minor injuries the operator sustained. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The 45-year-old man was issued a citation for unsafe speed. The truck was towed due to the damage. The initial estimated damage to the garage was $20,000 dollars.

Date: June 5, 2013 9:08am

Location: 11,000 block of Interstate Highway 37 http://goo.gl/maps/1Fh2D

Event: Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1304113

Traffic Safety Division

Police Announce Click It or Ticket Results

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The Corpus Christi Police Department has the results from the Click It or Ticket campaign for 2013.

Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department worked 398 overtime hours from May 17 until June 2. The Texas Department of Transportation provided the funding for the $18,494 to pay the overtime for the officers who participated in the Click It or Ticket state campaign.

Corpus Christi Police Officers issued 638 citations for adults not buckled up in the front or back seats of moving vehicles. Officers issued 57 citations for unrestrained children younger than two years old and not in a child safety seat. There were 142 other citations issued for violations such as no insurance, expired registration or expired inspection. Five individuals were arrested, all of whom had outstanding warrants for their arrest.

The Corpus Christi Police Department issued more tickets last year during the Click It or Ticket campaign. The Department hopes that is an indication of voluntary compliance to the seat belt requirement. The Corpus Christi Police Department wants everyone to get to their destination safely and wants everyone to buckle up no matter how short the distance they travel.

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash

A 31-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash Saturday morning in Flour Bluff.

The Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the 9300 block of South Padre Island Drive at 2:25 in the morning on June 1, 2013. A 2002 Chevy Tahoe struck a utility pole and was on its side when Police Officers arrived.

A 31-year-old driver did not survive the crash. Two other passengers, ages 32 and 33, were taken to the hospital with what are believed to be non life threatening injuries. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators said there was no initial indication that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Crash Investigators continue to gather information about this event to determine the sequence of events. Anyone with any additional information about this crash should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at (361) 886-2600.

Date: June 1, 2013, 2:25am

Location: 9300 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/rs2CX

Event: Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injuries

Crash Number: C1304013

Traffic Safety Division

Police to Close Oso Bridge on Sunday

State Highway 358 over the Oso Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 6:15am. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section will take measurements to reconstruct a vehicle crash and need the roadway closed to safely perform the duty.

The westbound lanes (to travel away from Flour Bluff) of the bridge will be closed for about two hours. The eastbound lanes (to travel into Flour Bluff) will be closed after the westbound lanes are reopened. The closure on the eastbound lanes is expected to last about one hour.

Anyone traveling into Flour Bluff or to Padre Island may take Yorktown to navigate to their destination. The public is urged to watch for workers in the area and the Police Department thanks everyone for their patience.

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Close Bridge To Investigate Crash With Multiple Fatalities

The Oso Bridge on the 8800 block of South Padre Island Drive was closed for several hours Monday night while the Corpus Christi Police Department worked a major vehicle crash with multiple fatal injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the crash at 9:15pm and found several vehicles obstructing traffic on the westbound lanes of the bridge. The westbound lanes of traffic were closed to traffic and the eastbound lanes were reduced to one lane of travel because debris spread on both sides of the freeway.

Emergency Crews discovered a 27-year-old man and a 20-year-old man did not survive the crash. Several other people were taken to the hospital by ambulance to be treated for non life-threatening injuries.

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section evaluated the scene to take measurements and determine the sequence of events. The crash involved a gold 2000 Chevy 1500 truck, a white 2012 Chevy 3500 four door truck, a red 2004 Isuzu Rodeo carry-all, and a green 2001 Volvo S80.

The Oso Bridge was closed completely at 12:13am so that the Traffic Safety Section could safely evaluate and measure the crash scene. The roadway was re-opened to normal use at 2:34am.

No conclusions about the cause of the crash have yet been determined, but speed is believed to have been a contributing factor. Crash Investigators also believe alcohol was involved and continue to investigate any possible application of criminal charges related to this vehicle crash.

Anyone who saw or has any additional information about this crash should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 886-2688. Information may be provided to crash investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at

Date: May 13, 2013, 21:15

Location: 8800 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/jUr1Z

Event: Fatal Vehicle Crash

Case Numbers: 1305130190, C1303544, C1303545, & C1303546

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

DWI Statistics: Year to Date

DWI Statistics

                                        April 16, 2013                     Same time 2012    __                            Total in 2012

DWI & DUI Arrest             330                                           265                              UP    24%                         1036

                                                          April  2013           March  2013        Feb . 2013           

DWI Arrests Last 3 Months          47                               135*                             72

*the 135 DWI arrest made in March was an all time record high for one month for our department                                                                                           

2013 DWI  Stats

324         DWI Arrest as of  April 16, 2013

6              DUI Arrest as of  April 16, 2013

56           Suspects consented to gave a sample of their breath

148         Suspects consented to gave a sample of their blood

112         Suspects refused to give a sample of breath or blood and a search warrant was obtained

7              Suspects refused to give consent of breath or blood and a mandatory blood draw was required

1              Suspects refused both blood and breath request, and no evidence was obtained.

In all the cases filed for DWI, a sample of breath or blood was obtained. (99% of cases filed have breath or blood evidence)

46           Felony DWI cases.  (29 for DWI with two or more prior convictions;  11 for intoxication assault;

5              DWI Child; 1 intoxication manslaughter)

.18          Average Breath /Blood results from suspects

120         DWI arrest were involved in Traffic Crashes

CCPD Officers by Number of Arrest                                            CCPD DWI Arrest by District

Justin Sanders   Assist  26 / 14 Unassisted = 40                                                     ADAM                  54

Gary Williams     Assist  30 /  3 Unassisted=33                                                        BRAVO                88

Elizabeth Leal                     17                                                                                              CHARLIE            124

Daniel Guajardo               17                                                                                                DELTA                 64

Traffic Safety Division

Top Ten Vehicle Crash Locations in Corpus Christi for March 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section identified Unsafe Speed as a common cause for vehicle crashes.
The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section identified Unsafe Speed as a common cause for vehicle crashes.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Traffic Safety Section has identified the locations in Corpus Christi with the most frequency of vehicle crashes for the month of March, 2013.

The intersection of Airline and Holly was the top of the list for the most vehicle crashes in Corpus Christi during the period between March 1 and March 31, 2013 with a total of four crashes reported to Corpus Christi Police. The cause of three of the four crashes for that period at that intersection was unsafe speed. All four crashes happened in the afternoon between 12:30pm and 4:30pm.

The second and third location for the most frequent vehicle crashes in the month of March was at Weber and South Padre Island Drive. The north side of the freeway and the south side of the freeway each had three vehicle crashes. The cause of three of the six crashes reported at Weber and South Padre Island Drive were for changing lanes when unsafe. Other causes for the six crashes at Weber and South Padre Island Drive were for unsafe speed, following too closely, and for defective equipment.

There were 28 total vehicle crashes in the top ten locations. The cause of 16 of those 28 crashes was unsafe speed. The Corpus Christi Police Department urges drivers to observe posted speed restrictions and travel at a safe speed.

The top ten most frequent vehicle crash locations reported to the Corpus Christi Police for March 2013 are:

#1. Airline at Holly – 4 crashes

#2. South Padre Island Drive at 5000 Weber – 3 crashes

#3. South Padre Island Drive at 5100 Weber – 3 crashes

#4. Ayers at Viola – 3 crashes

#5. Staples at Holly – 3 crashes

#6. South Padre Island Drive at 1400 Airline – 3 crashes

#7. Staples at 5500 Saratoga – 3 crashes

#8. State Highway 358 at Airline – 2 crashes

#9. State Highway 358 at Weber – 2 crashes

#10. State Highway 358 at Staples – 2 crashes