CCPD has confirmed that a 78-year-old man died in a major traffic accident on Interstate 37 south near Callicoate Road.
Corpus Christi Police Senior Officer Travis Pace told KRIS Communications the accident reportedly occurred at around 5:30 p.m., when preliminary reports indicated a vehicle cut off the dump truck the man was driving.
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The dump truck driver's brakes locked up, causing the truck to roll over.
Pace said the driver of the other vehicle did not stay at the scene.
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The man's identity has not been released.
Traffic in the area was delayed for about two-and-a-half hours.
This is a developing story. Check back with kristv.com for updates.