Texas

Child Killed in Accident at County Beach Access No 5 in Cameron County, TX

Published on: July 13, 2022

Date of Accident
July 10, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

no 5 Beach Access 2, South Padre Island, Cameron County, TX, USA

What Happened

Cameron County authorities are charging a man in connection with a collision that killed a child at County Beach Access No 5 in Cameron County, TX on July 10th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5:22 p.m. According to reports, a Ford Expedition struck a 6-year-old child in a pedestrian related collision. Authorities say 53-year-old Hector Martinez Jr, the suspected driver, was arrested an Intoxication Manslaughter charge, after the child died from his injuries. Additional information was not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Cameron County
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
County Beach Access No 5
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Expedition struck a child

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