Holly Road Crash Leads to DWI Arrest
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.
42-year-old Corri Ortiz.
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.