Richard Cruz Killed in Corpus Christi Pedestrian Crash on Clarkwood Road near Agnes Street

Corpus Christi, Texas (November 9, 2018) – The man who died after an accident where a vehicle struck pedestrians on Thursday night in Corpus Christi has been identified as Richard Cruz, 23, according to the Corpus Christi Police.
The crash took place at around 8:30 p.m. November 8 in the 700 block of Clarkwood Road near Agnes Street.
Police said Cruz and a 22-year-old man were walking along Clarkwood Road when the two tried to cross the road and were both hit by a southbound car.
Cruz was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other victim sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he was said to be in stable condition.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.
The authorities are investigating the accident.