Mission man charged in crash that killed McAllen motorcyclist
McAllen police have charged a Mission man with criminal negligent homicide for a Tuesday evening crash that killed a motorcyclist. In a news release issued Thursday, police said officers arrested 28-year-old Joel Bello Galindo, who made a first appearance at the McAllen Municipal Court on Wednesday and received a $75,000 bond on the charge. The crash, which happened in the 1500 block of South 10th Street at about 7:23 p.m. Tuesday, killed 28-year-old McAllen resident Oscar Fernando Hernandez Alba, according to the release. “Two vehicles involved in the collision were a motorcycle and a SUV,” the release stated. “Officers on scene determined the SUV struck the motorcycle.”
myrgv.comI-10 WB at Graytown Rd. remains closed due to a major crash involving 18-wheeler carrying flammable liquid; EB lanes have reopened
The eastbound lanes of I-10 East from Graytown Road to Loop 1604 have reopened following a major crash involving an 18-wheeler on Sunday, according to Transguide. The westbound lanes however remain closed.
Mission man dies after trying to stop vehicle from leaving
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday night after a Mission man tried to prevent the vehicle from leaving, according to a news release. According to the document, the fatal crash occurred on Bryan Road, just south of 7 Mile Line in north Mission, at about 7:24 p.m. Saturday. A preliminary investigation revealed Marquez was trying to stop a red 2021 GMC Sierra from leaving a residence. The vehicle was occupied by one male driver and four other occupants at the time of the incident, according to the release. As the Mission man tried to stand up, he lost his balance and fell, causing him to sustain a head injury.
myrgv.comRio Grande City woman killed in two-vehicle crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Starr County that left one person dead Tuesday. The crash occurred at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on Woods Bros. Road near La Sagunada Road, DPS said in a news release Wednesday. Authorities said a brown Nissan Altima traveling southbound collided with a red Hummer H3 heading north on Woods Bros. Road. However, the driver of the Nissan, who was later identified as 27-year-old Pamela Pena of Rio Grande City, died from her injuries after being transported to McAllen Medical Hospital. Authorities are still currently investigating the crash.
myrgv.comAlton man dies on July 4 after being hit by vehicle
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a holiday auto-pedestrian crash that killed a 33-year-old Alton resident. In a news release, DPS said Javier Cuellar died on July 4 at approximately 10:11 p.m. on La Homa Road just north of 5 Mile Line Road. The preliminary investigation revealed a gray Ford Focus driven by a woman heading southbound on La Homa Road hit Cuellar, who was walking from east to west on La Homa Road north of the intersection and was struck by the driver of the Ford, who did stop to render aid, according to the release. DPS said in the release that troopers are continuing to investigate the fatal crash.
myrgv.comTractor trailer crash in Rio Grande City leaves one hospitalized
The Rio Grande City Police Department responded to a crash that occurred on Business 83 and Blas Chapa at about 12:46 p.m. Monday that left one driver hospitalized, according to Assistant Chief Jose Solis. A silver Chevrolet pickup truck traveling westbound veered into the eastbound lane where it crashed into a Kenworth tractor trailer. The 19-year-old driver was airlifted to a local hospital for injuries sustained during the crash but is in stable condition. “We heard today that he was doing better,” Solis said. According to police, the truck driver didn’t sustain any injuries and if they did, they were minor.
myrgv.comSan Benito man killed in Brownsville crash Saturday
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a one-vehicle crash involving a San Benito resident who died at the scene Saturday afternoon, according to a news release. Jose Gustavo Cuestas, 45, of San Benito died at the scene after being pinned between his vehicle and a tree, the release said. DPS say the crash involving a blue 2014 Toyota Camry occurred at around 2:52 p.m. on FM 1421 north of FM 1732 in Brownsville. According to authorities, Cuestas was traveling northbound on FM 1421 when he lost control of his vehicle, veered off the roadway and into a residential property where he struck a tree. Brownsville fire and emergency services managed to extract Cuestas from the vehicle but the driver died at the scene, the release said.
myrgv.comBrownsville man killed in crash Friday
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead and another hospitalized Friday. Troopers said the crash occurred at about 3:20 p.m. Friday in the vicinity of State Highway 48 in Cameron County. A black Chevrolet Camaro was traveling westbound on the highway when a Ford F-150 driving on the improved shoulder changed lanes. Flores died of his injuries at the scene, according to the release. The driver of the Ford was taken to the nearest hospital.
myrgv.com2 dead, multiple injuries in crash following Border Patrol chase
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash that left two dead and multiple people injured late Friday night. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook that Border Patrol was attempting to stop a vehicle east of U.S. 281 and Farm to Market Road 490 when that vehicle lost control and rolled over. “Multiple passengers are injured and DPS are reporting 2 fatalities,” the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. No other information has been released as of Saturday morning.
myrgv.comMission man killed during overnight chase
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an auto-pedestrian crash that left a Mission man dead. According to a news release, U.S. Border Patrol agents were in pursuit of a 2003 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling northbound on U.S. 281 north of Edinburg at approximately 9:14 p.m. on Tuesday. While attempting to evade the Border Patrol agents, the driver of the pick-up truck lost control of the vehicle and entered the center median before coming to a stop. At some point during the pursuit, a 22-year-old man, who was identified as Jesus Adrian Alvarado, was struck by the truck and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. DPS troopers are currently engaged in an investigation in the crash.
myrgv.com2-car collision snarls 'rush-hour' traffic, driver arrested for DWI
San Marcos Police responded to a crash at Wonder World Drive and West Access in the south to north turnaround at approximately 4:27 p.m. on Wednesday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comBrownsville police ID woman killed in deadly two-vehicle collision
Brownsville police have released the identity of a woman killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation indicates Gomez was at fault, said Investigator Martin Sandoval, spokesman for the Brownsville Police Department, in an earlier interview. Gomez was exiting the apartment complex when her vehicle was “T-boned” by a truck, Sandoval said. Witnesses said Gomez was driving out of the apartment complex and the Explorer was traveling on Billy Mitchell Boulevard, Sandoval said. “The Explorer collided with the Sonata’s driver’s side door,” trapping her inside, according to the witnesses.
myrgv.comTwo-vehicle crash leaves woman dead
Brownsville police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left a 26-year-old woman dead. The crash happened at 2:28 p.m. Wednesday near the entrance of the Conquistador Apartments, located at 375 Billy Mitchell Blvd. A preliminary investigation indicates the woman was at fault, said Investigator Martin Sandoval, spokesman for the Brownsville Police Department. The woman was exiting from the apartment complex when her vehicle was “T-boned” by a truck, Sandoval said. An investigation into the crash continues.
myrgv.comSan Juan teen struck, killed minutes into 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a New Year’s Day crash that left a 17-year-old San Juan resident who was crossing the road dead. DPS said in a news release that the fatal crash happened on Cesar Chavez Road south of Owassa Road at 12:06 a.m. Saturday. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2012 white Toyota Sienna driven by a man was traveling at a high rate of speed and hit Juan Vasquez Jr., who died at the scene. “The driver of the Toyota fled on foot,” DPS said in a Saturday news release. As of Monday morning, the agency had not issued an update on the status of the driver.
myrgv.comMan killed in McAllen crash Monday afternoon
The McAllen Police Department is investigating a crash that left a man dead Monday afternoon. Police received a call at 1:02 p.m. about a vehicular collision in the 6200 block of North 23rd Street. “A motorist, who is a male, pulled out onto the street and was struck by another vehicle,” Lt. Joel Morales said. “The motorist, the male, is deceased. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.”Morales said that the cause of the collision is undetermined at this time.
myrgv.comFatal crash in Linn under investigation
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that happened in Linn on Monday morning. The man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, died at the scene. A woman in the Saturn was transported to DHR Health with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Freightliner was not injured. The crash occurred at 9:45 a.m. and DPS continues to investigate.
myrgv.comMan killed in auto-pedestrian collision in McAllen
The McAllen Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian crash that left a 43-year-old man dead. According to Lt. Joel Morales, the incident occurred at 12:17 a.m. Tuesday near the 300 block of West Expressway 83. “This is a motor vehicle pedestrian collision, and it’s under investigation,” Morales said. “The pedestrian is deceased.”The man was identified as Gilberto Aguirre. Morales said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and that the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
myrgv.comPharr police investigating early morning fatal crash
Pharr police are reporting a person died this morning in a one-vehicle crash. The crash happened at 3:42 a.m. in the area of 1900 N. Interstate 69 in the northbound lanes. A press release says a preliminary investigation is ongoing and Pharr police did not disclose the cause of the crash or the name of the deceased. A news release states the driver was taken to a local hospital and a passenger died at the scene.
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