Corpus Christi Police Department

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - On October 5, 2024, at about 6:31 am, officers were dispatched to the area of Holly Road and Flynn Parkway in reference to a major vehicle crash. Updates stated there was a bicycle or moped under a vehicle that was leaving the scene and causing sparks.

Officers arrived in the area and located a black SUV that was involved at the corner store at Holly Road and Everhart Road. A damaged moped was still under the SUV. The store was east of the crash location.

Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle. The driver showed signs of intoxication.

Officers checked the area of Holly Road and Flynn Parkway and located the moped operator who had been struck. The 58-year-old male was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation the driver of the black SUV was placed under arrest for Intoxication Assault with vehicle (causes serious bodily injury).

The driver, 42-year-old Corri Ortiz, was then transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. She was then taken to the City Detention Center for booking.