WESLACO — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian collision that occurred September 23. The crash happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Mile 4 West Road north of Mile 11 North. According to a preliminary DPS investigation, a man was walking north on Mile 4 West with his bicycle at… Read More
Month: September 2023
by Benjamin Treviño | September 27th, 2023 | Auto Padestrian, Fatal Crash, Pedestrian Accident
Auto-pedestrian accident leaves one man dead
by Benjamin Treviño | September 25th, 2023 | Auto Accident
Hidalgo County patrol unit involved in chain reaction crash
EDINBURG — The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a chain reaction crash that involved a truck, a motorcycle, and a Hidalgo County patrol unit. According to information from Edinburg police and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened September 21 at the intersection of FM 1925 (Monte Christo Road) and McColl Road. Authorities say… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 22nd, 2023 | Bus Accidents, Community
Anniversary of Alton school bus accident
ALTON – September 21, 2023 marked the 34th anniversary of the Alton school bus accident. The 1989 tragedy which claimed the lives of 21 children still carries the grim distinction of being the worst bus accident in Texas history. The crash happened about 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 676 (Mile… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 21st, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY – One person is dead after a September 19 two-vehicle crash Tuesday on Toll 49 Highway and US Highway 31. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash involved a passenger car and a truck hauling cargo. The driver of the passenger car was pronounced dead at the scene, and… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 19th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Four killed in chain reaction crash on I-35W in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH — Four people were killed and two others were reported in critical condition following a September 18 multi-vehicle collision on northbound Interstate 35W in Fort Worth. The deceased have been identified as 31-year-old Susana Longoria, 25-year-old Chase Mapes, 23-year-old Kiara Barker, and 21-year-old Jasmine Jones. Fort Worth police said the incident began about… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 15th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
$1.5M bond issued in connection with Edinburg crash
EDINBURG — A man involved in a September 5 fatal crash is being held on a $1.5 million bond following his arraignment. Juan Pablo Torres, 27, was charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, and unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to a release from the Edinburg Police Department. The charges stem from a crash at… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 13th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Deadly one-vehicle crash under investigation
ALAMO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred September 9 south of Alamo. The crash happened on Military Highway 281 west of Valley View Road at around 11:00 p.m., according to a DPS news release. Preliminary investigation showed a black 2004 GMC Envoy was driving westbound… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 8th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Man dies in roll-over crash
EDINBURG – A 27-year-old Edinburg man died after his vehicle skidded off the road and rolled over, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said in a news release. The crash occurred September 5 at around 5:42 p.m. Eliseo Andrade Jr. was identified as the driver of a black 2009 Nissan Frontier that veered off… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 1st, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Wrongful Death
Police: High school student was one of two people killed in Donna crash
DONNA – A St. Joseph Academy student was killed and three schoolmates were injured in an August 28 crash on the expressway in Donna. Authorities say the crash was caused by a driver traveling in the wrong direction on the highway. The wrong-way driver was also killed in the collision. According to a news release,… Read More