CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver who fatally struck a 23-year-old pregnant woman in Robstown.<\/p>\n
DPS believes a white Chevy Silverado, a 2007 to 2013 model, struck Kimberly Varela and an 18-year-old on County Road 44 near FM 1694 around 3:20 a.m. Saturday. The truck is expected to have damage to the front end and a headlight.<\/p>\n
Varela was one month pregnant at the time of the crash. She sustained significant injuries and later died at the hospital. According to a GoFundMe<\/a>, she was a mother of two with a third child on the way.<\/p>\n The 18-year-old sustained an injury to his foot but did not want to receive medical attention from first responders.<\/p>\n Troopers are still investigating the crash. DPS said both individuals said they were walking back from dropping off a car in the area at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n Anyone with information or who sees a truck that could be involved in the crash is asked to call DPS at (361) 698-5600.<\/p>\n This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App. <\/a><\/p>\n