CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Detectives with the Taft Police Department are looking for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run early Saturday morning.
Police were dispatched to US Highway 181 and Farm Market Road 631 in reference to a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian.
When police arrived, they discovered a male on the side of the road. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Justin Shae Liberty from Midway, Texas.
"The suspect vehicle did not stop, and we are asking that if you have any information about this accident to please come forward. Contact the Taft Police Department at 361-528-6011 or 361-528-3131 with any information," stated Taft officials in a social media post.
David Liberty, Justin's father, has created a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral expenses.
"It was confirmed it was a hit and run. I'm still in disbelief and am having an unbelievable time knowing this is real. Although I have the faith of knowing he is at the side of my Father and Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ, it still doesn't make sense to me," stated David Liberty on the GoFundMe webpage.
