Category Archives: Traffic Safety Division

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

Two Killed In Head On Crash On Saratoga Blvd.

Occurred Thursday, September 06, 2012, 2:02am, 5300 Saratoga, Vehicle crash with fatal injuries C1206778

                A 57-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman did not survive a head on vehicle crash on the 5300 block of Saratoga near Montecita Drive at 2:00am Thursday morning.

A 20-year-old man and a 40-year-old man witnessed the crash and told police a white 1998 Ford sport utility vehicle operated by the 25-year-old woman travelled west at a high rate of speed in the eastbound lanes of Saratoga Boulevard. The sport utility vehicle collided head on into a blue Dodge Dakota operated by the 57-year-old man who traveled east in the eastbound lanes.

There were no other occupants in either vehicle. The 5300 block of Saratoga Boulevard is a divided roadway with a concrete center median that separates the eastbound and the westbound traffic. The 57-year-old man died at the scene and the 25-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but later died.

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Crash Investigators continue to investigate to determine the cause of the crash.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Crash Disrupts Lunch Time Traffic On Freeway

Occurred Thursday, August 30, 2012, 11:25am, 1500 State Highway 358 northbound at Agnes Street, Major Vehicle Crash, C1206584

A traffic crash disrupted lunch time traffic on North Padre Island Drive at Agnes Thursday. Minor injuries were reported after the front axle was torn from a truck.

A white Ford F-150 pickup changed lanes when unsafe in front of a white 2001 International Harvester Scout commercial vehicle. The Scout truck braked and turned into the concrete divider on the freeway which caused the front axle to tear from the truck.

Each of the trucks had only the operator as occupants with no passengers. Minor injuries were reported.

A third vehicle, a white 2000 Nissan Maxima four door car with 3 occupants, struck the truck that hit the retaining wall.

The White Ford F-150 left the scene without providing information as required. Police Crash Investigators request the public call 886-2690 with any information that can identify or locate the operator of the F-150.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Gas Leak Stops Traffic On Staples Street

 

Occurred Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 14:33, 3800 Staples Street, Traffic disruption

Staples Street from Dody Street to Coral Place was closed to traffic and residents were asked to shelter in place Wednesday afternoon to protect everyone from injury as a result of a gas leak.
Corpus Christi city resources including the Corpus Christi Police Department were summoned to the 1000 block of Hamlin Street at 2:33pm Wednesday afternoon because a two-inch gas line was punctured by a digging crew. Hamlin Middle School, Wilson Elementary School, and area residents were immediately asked to shelter in place. The shelter request was lifted for those up wind when the risk was evaluated. The schools dismissed on time.
Some residents on the 1000 block of driftwood were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported. The gas leak was stopped at 4:23pm and Staples Street was re-opened while city crews worked to repair damaged pipes.

Traffic Safety Division

CCPD officers are watching school zones

Although school has only been in session for two days CCPD has already issued over 100 citations in school zones. Focus your attention on the road and don’t use your cell phone in the school zones.  Please slow it down and pay attention to our students as they make their way to and from school.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Do You Need a Car for your Labor Day Getaway? Stop By and Check Out 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, September 1, 2012, a total of 86 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department new Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The new site has four paved acres for an auction lot. 

Approximately 16 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, August 31, 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. on September 1, 2012.   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 August 1-27, 2012, Officers issued 266 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 61 vehicles for the same charge.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Police Enforce Cell Phone Safety In School Zones

The Corpus Christi Police Department shares parents concern about the safety of our children on their way to school. The Texas Transportation Code states that all drivers are prohibited from cell phone use in active school zones unless they use a hands free device. (when signs are posted: Transportation Code section 545.425).

The Corpus Christi Police will hold violators accountable for their actions to reduce the risk of accidents.

While you are in a school zone; drive your car, or talk on the phone, but don’t do both. No phone call is worth the risk.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Seek Information on Hit & Run Driver

Occurred on 8/25/12, 03:36 a.m.  Hit & Run Accident  4800 Hwy 358      C1206450 

A 23-year-old man, his 41-year-old passenger, and a 3-year-old child sustained minor injuries when a hit and run vehicle slammed into their green Honda Civic.  All three were taken to Bay Area Hospital for medical evaluation. 

Witnesses report the suspect vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 mph.  The Civic spun out of control and hit the concrete median.  The suspect fled the accident scene in a red newer model passenger car, possibly a Toyota Camry. 

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.  Callers can earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Back-2-School Safety

Going back to school can be an exciting and fun time.  Monday, August 27nd, our children head back to school; the Corpus Christi Police Department urges both parents and drivers to help one another to keep our students safe.  Both Traffic Officers and Beat Officers will monitor the school zones during the morning and afternoon to insure our children’s safety.

The Crime Stoppers Program will continue to work with all C.C.I.S.D. schools.  Campus Crime Stoppers works like adult Crime Stoppers with the callers being students with information about a crime that is going to occur or is occurring at their school.  The Crime Stoppers will take the information and pass it on to CCISD Police.  Each student that provides information that leads to an arrest is eligible for a cash reward. 

Car Safety

Make sure all passengers are buckled up or in their car and booster seats.  Drop the children off in the designated area and wait until they are on school grounds before you leave.  Drivers leave a little early; obey all School Zone Speeds and no cell phone use while traveling through posted areas.  Obey the Crossing Guards, as well teachers, volunteers, and student safety patrols. Don’t forget to stop for buses loading and unloading.  

Walking Safety to School

 

Most importantly, consider whether your child should walk to school; make sure they do not walk alone.  Have an adult or older siblings accompany them, if younger than twelve years of age. Plan the safest and simplest route to school; discuss the use of cross walks, along with the different meanings of traffic signals.  Teach them to keep away from vacant fields and any other places that have few people.

Stranger Safety

 

Tell your children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from them.  Let them know if a stranger does approach them, they need to run and tell an adult.  They will call 911.

Phone Numbers

 

Make sure your child has access to emergency phone numbers.  Type or write important phone numbers on an index card, laminate it, and place it in your child’s backpack.  If your child has a cell phone, make sure all emergency contact numbers are listed.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Traffic Safety Division

Crime Stoppers #34 Seek Information With Hit and Run

Hit & Run
August 5, 2012

Crime of the Week #34

Air Dates: August 22-29, 2012

Case # 1208050122

 

I am Senior Officer Kirk Stowers and I want your help to solve a Hit and Run Crash that seriously injured a woman with your Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.

Sunday, August 5th at 8:30 in the evening, a 21 year old woman jogged on Ocean Drive by Palmetto Park. The woman crossed the street at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Poenisch and was then struck by a light colored Sport Utility Vehicle.

The vehicle traveled a block past the crash, stopped for a moment, then sped away toward Ennis Joslin Road without offering any aid to the woman. The woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.

Police have information from several witnesses, and have obtained video of the actual crash. The suspect vehicle is described as a light colored Chevy Blazer or GMC Jimmy with front end damage.

Investigators now need your help to locate the vehicle and the individual responsible for this Crash.

If you have any information about this crash or if you know where we can locate the vehicle call Crime Stoppers at 888- TIPS, or log on at 888tips.com. We want your information, not your name. The information you provide could earn you $1000 in cash.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Run Over after Assaulting Girlfriend’s Mother

Occurred on 8/21/12, 10:33 pm  Major Accident  12200 IH 37    C1206354/ 1208210173      

Police responded to the area of IH 37 and Callicoate for a welfare concern after receiving 911 calls for a woman and several children on the side of the road.  While Officers were en route the call was upgraded to a major accident involving a pedestrian. 

Upon their arrival, Officers discovered a 21-year-old man had been hit by a vehicle who sped away. He was taken to Spohn Memorial with back pain and foot injury. 

Officers contacted the 53-year-old woman who told Officers she was hit in the face by her daughter’s drunken boyfriend as she was driving along IH 37.  The suspect had earlier assaulted her daughter who was also in the vehicle.  The woman pulled over unable to drive safely and attempted to flag down several vehicles, but no one stopped.   She grabbed her six-month-old grandson, her three and seven-year-old granddaughters and ran down the access road to get away from the suspect. 

The woman told Police she looked back and saw her assailant standing in the middle of IH 37, flagging cars down.  An 18-wheeler slowed and swerved to avoid hitting him, but shortly thereafter, he was struck by a white vehicle.  No other description on the suspect vehicle.

Anyone with any information on the Hit and Run is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Callers will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.