Corpus Christi— Bicyclist Struck by Car on Shoreline Boulevard
Posted on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 at 8:26 am
The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating a car accident that injured a bicycle rider on Shoreline Boulevard, last March 23, Saturday.
According to initial reports, local officers responded to Shoreline near Lawrence Street after receiving an alert of a crash. Police said that a red Ford Escape was traveling along the northbound lane of the road when it collided with a northbound bicyclist while attempting to turn right on Lawrence. The impact of the collision injured the bike rider. He was rushed to a hospital for further care.
No identification has been released as of this writing.
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.
