Corpus Christi— Bicyclist Injured on Shoreline Boulevard ID’d
Posted on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 3:56 am
The Corpus Christi Police Department is has released the name of the injured bicyclist following a car accident on Shoreline Boulevard last Saturday morning.
The victim was identified as Allen Price.
According to a local news source, Allen Price was riding his bicycle along the northbound lane of Shoreline Boulevard near Lawrence Street when he collided with a red Ford Escape heading north. Police said that the Ford driver was not able to yield to the bicyclist while attempting to turn onto Lawrence Street T-head.
Price sustained injuries as a result of the collision. He was rushed to a hospital for further care. Reports said that he is now out of the hospital and is recovering.
The driver of the vehicle who struck him was cited for causing the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
