Pedestrian Jesse Martinez III, 21, killed in collision at S. Padre Island Drive (SPID) and Greenwood in Corpus Christi, Texas
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by car
There, a man was reportedly crossing the roadway in an area that's poorly lit when he was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian struck by car near state Highway 286 dies
To help his mother with expenses, including a proper memorial service, Salazar created a GoFundMe account.
Relatives believe fatal SPID accident was avoidable
Madison says Corpus Christi Police Department’s traffic investigators told him many streetlights near where Jesse was hit were out at the time. More than a week later, they're still out.
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