Tyler Sheets, 23, and Maria Anderson, 21, injured in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on SPID in Corpus Christi, Texas
Two hospitalized in hit and run
Both were taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital.
Police are searching for an older model pickup truck with front right damage that headed south on Park Road 22.
Residents concerned about lack of sidewalks at location of hit-and-run
Sheets posted on Facebook that he's feeling beaten up, but asks for everyone prayers for Anderson. According to one of her family members, she suffered broken ribs and a brain injury the required surgery.
Former beauty queen in critical condition after hit-and-run in Corpus Christi
Former Miss South Dakota contestant Maria Anderson, 21, and her boyfriend Tyler Sheets, 23, were hit by a truck as they walked in the 1400 block of S. Padre Island Dr. around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning near a Sonic, police say. The vehicle that hit the couple fled the scene. Police released images of the truck in question and are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect.
GoFundMe: Maria's Medical Expenses
Both Tyler and Maria were transported to the hospital with injuries. Maria has broken ribs and a brain injury that she has already undergone surgery for. She is in critical condition.
At this point, any monetary donation would be deeply appreciated and any funds raised will go towards helping cover Maria's medical expenses.
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The odds were against her and doctors told her she had a 5 percent chance of survival. Anderson has undergone multiple surgeries and has now made even greater progress.
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