Teenagers arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two teenagers have been arrested following a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a juvenile male. The incident occurred on the 1600 block of North Lexington Blvd., according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to the scene on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:08 p.m., where they found the victim receiving medical aid from private EMS. The Corpus Christi Fire Department took over medical assistance, and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

During the investigation, the two vehicles involved returned to the scene. The drivers, Ricardo Licea, a 19-year-old, and Jesus Rodriguez, an 18-year-old, were detained and interviewed along with witnesses. It was determined that the vehicles were racing north on Lexington Blvd., turned around, and continued racing south when one vehicle struck the victim…

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