Corpus Christi man thrown from motorcycle after hitting deer on New Year’s Day
Cory Whetten, 37, of Corpus Christi was killed Wednesday morning after he hit a deer and was fatally thrown from his motorcycle.
Corpus Christi, Texas has a high crime rate, with violent crime rates that are 113.8% higher than the national average in 2022:
- Violent crime: In 2022, there were 2,512 violent crimes committed in Corpus Christi, which is 113.8% higher than the national average. The odds of being a victim of a violent crime in Corpus Christi are 1 in 127 residents.
- Property crime: In 2022, there were 9,915 property crimes committed in Corpus Christi, which is 59.7% higher than the national average.
- Murder: In 2022, Corpus Christi had 41 murders, which is 13 per 100,000 people.
- Common crimes: Common crimes in Corpus Christi include DUI/DWI and drug possession.