Richard Cruz Killed, 1 Injured after Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians on Clarkwood Road near Agnes Street in Corpus Christi

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.