On Friday, July 19, 2024 at approximately 1am, the Bridge City Police Department received a 911 call about a possible vehicle crash in the 1300 block of FM 1442 (West Roundbunch).
When Officers arrived in the area, they located a dark colored 2005 Honda Civic passenger car in the south ditch. Officers learned the driver of the vehicle had struck a pedestrian riding a bicycle. The driver of the Honda Civic was identified as 32-year-old female, Britni Martin of Bridge City, Texas. The pedestrian was identified as 41-year-old Jesse Hedrick out of Orange, Texas.
Jesse Hedrick was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace, Chad Jenkins.
The driver of the Honda Civic, Britni Martin was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter. Bond on the Manslaughter is $250,000. Also Accident Involving Death, bond was set at $150,000.
The incident is still under investigation.
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