Category Archives: Traffic Safety Division

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Letter Carrier Seriously Injured Delivering Mail

Occurred on 10/19/12, 4:17pm   Major Accident   3201 S. Staples  C1207968

Police were called to the Corner Mart at 3210 S. Staples for an accident involving a United States Postal Service Letter Carrier.  Further investigation revealed the 18-year-old driver of a silver Toyota 4-Runner gassed up and then backed up to the store when he accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the break.

The 45-year-old letter carrier delivering the mail to the store was pinned between the truck and the store wall.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial with potentially life-threatening injuries.

The driver and occupants in the 4-Runner, aged 1, 3, 14, and 19 were not injured.  Traffic Investigators were called to assist and the investigation is ongoing.

Traffic Safety Division

Crash Disrupts Afternoon Traffic On The Cross-Town Expressway

Occurred Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 13:53, 4000 State Highway 286 south, vehicle crash C1207716, 1210100065

Afternoon traffic was disrupted on the Cross-town Expressway southbound lanes after a 3 car vehicle crash. No person was injured, but a vehicle was taken to the city impound for no insurance.

A green 1997 Dodge Stratus driven by an 18-year-old woman stopped for traffic at the 4000 block of the southbound lanes of the Cross-town Expressway at 1:53pm. A silver 2000 Toyota Tacoma driven by a 58-year-old woman struck the Stratus from behind causing the Stratus to be pushed into the back of a silver 2007 Ford Focus driven by a 27-year-old woman.

The 58-year-old driver of the Toyota Tacoma received a citation for Failing to Control Speed and the truck was towed away. The 18-year-old driver received a citation for driving without a license and for no insurance. The Dodge Stratus was taken to the city impound. The Ford Focus was also towed because of damage.

No injuries were reported and the freeway was open back to normal use at 2:30pm.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Causes Two Vehicle Crashes On SPID Then Arrested For DWI

Occurred Wednesday, October, 3, 2012, 21:50, 4400 Kostoryz, Evading Arrest in a vehicle 1210030149, 1210030153

                A 31-year-old man caused two vehicle crashes on South Padre Island Drive Wednesday night and then was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer and his partner were approached in the parking lot of the HEB on Kostroyz at 9:50pm Wednesday night by a man who complained that a green Ford drove recklessly. The officers saw a green 2001 Ford F-150 pickup travel at a high rate of speed. The officers initiated a traffic stop; but, the pickup accelerated away from the officers to travel south on Kostroyz to the freeway.

The pickup went through several red lights until the pickup struck a maroon 2007 Chevrolet Malibu in the intersection of Kostoryz and South Padre Island Drive. The pickup drove away from the crash. Patrol officers discontinued the chase and turned their attention to the 41-year-old woman in the Malibu. The woman was not taken to the hospital for injuries and was able to drive her car away.

The pickup drove east on South Padre Island Drive to Carroll Lane where the truck struck a blue 2001 Chevy Malibu. The impact caused the truck to roll and then strike two parked cars at 3615 South Padre Island Drive. The 21-year-old man who drove the blue Malibu, his 18-year-old woman passenger, and 2-year-old boy passenger were all not injured in the crash.

The operator of the truck, 31-year-old Matthew Grier (11/25/1980) ran from the scene of the second crash but was quickly apprehended by Corpus Christi Police. Grier was arrested for evading arrest in a vehicle and for a 3rd Driving While Intoxicated charge. Corpus Christi Police are investigating a charge of Fail to stop and render aid against Grier for the crash at Kostoryz and S.P.I.D.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Are You Looking for the Ultimate Driving Machine? Stop by our Monthly Auction

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, a total of 77 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department’s  Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot.

Approximately 14 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, October 5, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers issued 5,509 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During September  of 2012, Officers issued 345 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 73 vehicles for the same charge.

Traffic Safety Division

Man On Moped Seriously Injured In Crash On Waldron Road

Occurred Friday, September, 28, 2012, 21:24, 3000 Waldron Road, Major Vehicle Crash, C1207401

                A 45-year-old man suffered several broken bones in his chest and shoulder after he crashed his moped into a truck on the 3000 block of Waldron Road near Caribbean Drive Friday night.

A 16-year-old boy drove a white 2011 Ford F-250 pickup truck on the 3000 block of Waldron Road Friday night at about 9:25pm and turned to enter the parking lot for the Stripes Store. The truck turned into the path of a blue 2012 Rockford moped that travelled north on Waldron operated by a 45-year-old man.

The 45-year-old man was not wearing a helmet and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

The 16-year-old boy was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way when turning left and for failing to display a driver license. The 45-year-old man was also issued a citation for not having a motorcycle license and for not having insurance for the vehicle.

Traffic Safety Division

Boy Fatally Injured In Crash at Morgan Avenue and Santa Fe Street

Occurred Thursday, September 27, 2012, 17:52, Morgan at Santa Fe, Vehicle crash with fatal injury, C1207368

A child did not survive a vehicle crash at the intersection of Morgan Avenue and Santa Fe Street Thursday night.

A blue Honda Odyssey travelled west on Morgan Avenue at 5:52 pm Thursday. The Honda went through the red light at the intersection of Santa Fe and Morgan. A white Chevy Astrovan travelled south on Santa Fe and struck the Honda on the passenger’s side of the Honda. The Honda rolled after the impact and struck a black Volks Wagon Jetta that was stopped facing east on Morgan Avenue at the red light.

A boy fell out of the Honda and was fatally injured. Three other occupants of the Honda were transported to the hospital. The man who drove the Astrovan was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The occupants of the black Jetta were not seriously injured in the crash.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators continue to evaluate the information, but, believe the boy who was fatally injured was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Investigators believe that the sun may have been a factor for the driver to travel through the red light.

Traffic was directed away from the intersection until 8:00pm when the roads were open to normal use.

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Seriously Injured Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital

Occurred on 12/27/12, 6:04am  Major Accident   Airline & Bradshaw    C1207349

Police report a motorcyclist traveling southbound on Airline was seriously injured when a Chevrolet pick-up truck pulled onto Airline from Bradshaw Street.  The two vehicles collided, causing the 27-year-old motorcyclist to go airborne.  The helmeted motorcyclist suffered head trauma and rushed to Spohn Memorial.

Due to the motorcyclist’s life threatening injuries, Traffic Safety Division Investigators were called out to the accident scene.  The 51-year-old driver of the truck was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way at a Stop Sign.  It is believed speed was also a factor in the accident as the motorcyclist speedometer was locked at over 60 m.p.h.  The speed limit for this particular area of Airline Road is 35 m.p.h.

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Investigate Fatal Crash On Harbor Bridge Saturday Morning

Occurred Saturday, September 08, 2012, 2:06am, 3300 State Highway 181, Vehicle Crash with Fatal injuries, C1206845

A 31-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash at 2:06am Saturday morning on the north side of the Harbor Bridge.

The 31-year-old man rode his black 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle north over the Harbor Bridge. The road curves and inclines at the base of the bridge and was dry at the time of the crash. The motorcycle left the roadway just north of the Burleson exit and struck a sign and a street light pole.

The 31-year-old man died at the scene. Corpus Christi Traffic Crash Investigators continue to investigate the cause of the crash and have not yet provided any conclusions.

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Arrested For D.W.I. After Traffic Crash Causes Delays On Oso Bridge

Occurred Thursday, September 06, 2012, 13:51, 8700 State Highway 358 at Oso Bridge, Major Vehicle Crash C1206800, & 1209060077

                Thursday afternoon traffic was disrupted for two and a half hours by a major vehicle crash caused by a 35-year-old man arrested for Driving While Intoxicated on South Padre Island Drive at the Oso Bridge.

A black 2007 Ford 500, four door car, was operated by 35-year-old George Crumbock (5/4/1977) on the eastbound lanes of South Padre Island Drive over the Oso Bridge. Crumbock traveled faster than the posted speed limit and swerved through traffic until the car struck the trailer of a work truck from behind.

The trailer was towed by a white 2001 Ford F-150 operated by a 33-year-old man who was taken to Bay Area Hospital by ambulance for minor injuries.

Investigating Corpus Christi Police Officers discovered evidence at the scene that led them to conclude that alcohol was a contributing factor in the cause of the crash. Crumbock was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then arrested for driving while intoxicated. Officers discovered a white crystal powder in Crumbock’s car and additionally charged Crumbock with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash and no other injuries were reported.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Trucker Loses Load And Causes Traffic Disruption

Occurred Thursday, September 06, 2012, 8:36am, Hwy 358 at Bates Street, Major Traffic Crash C1206786

Thursday morning traffic was disrupted when a semi trailer rolled on its side on North Padre Island Drive near Bates Street.

The white 1999 International Harvester Company truck tractor pulled a 48-year-old trailer through a curve. The 48,000 pound load, held by six 5,000 pound limit straps, shifted and bent the frame of the trailer. The load scraped the asphalt roadway for several feet until the trailer rolled to the side.

No injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. The operator of the truck tractor did not receive a citation for any violations. The road was re-opened for normal use at 10:40am.