CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some positive news for the family of a local mom whose legs ended up having to be amputated following a horrible hit and run crash last month.
After weeks in the hospital, 32-year-old Nikki Barrera Garza is now home as she continues her recovery, her family tells us.
Garza was released from the hospital this past Friday. They say she remains optimistic and is just grateful to be alive and back home with her children.
The crash happened back on September 29 near the intersection of 19th and Mary Streets.
Garza’s car had broken down and as she stood behind the vehicle, she was struck by the driver of a white van, pinning her in between both vehicles.
The driver took off. Police reported a van fitting the description of the one involved in the crash was later found abandoned near refinery row, it had been set on fire. The family tells 3News the driver has not yet been arrested.