DONNA – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night leaving one Donna resident dead. According to a news release, the crash happened around 7:20 p.m. on FM 493 and Atlanta Street in Donna. Preliminary investigation revealed that a black 2016 Ford F-150 was traveling northbound… Read More
Author: Benjamin Treviño
by Benjamin Treviño | April 25th, 2023 | Blog, Motorcyclist Accident, News
One man dies in two-vehicle crash in Donna
by Benjamin Treviño | April 19th, 2023 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, Fatal Crash, News
DPS investigates fatal tractor-trailer crash
BROWNSVILLE – Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are looking into the circumstances of an April 18 semi-truck crash in Brownsville that left one person dead. The accident happened about 7:02 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Toll Road 550 in Brownsville. Early indications are that the 18-wheeler was carrying “hazardous-flammable material,”… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 11th, 2023 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Sullivan City man dies in motorcycle crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened April 8 in Sullivan City at approximately 10 p.m. A DPS news release indicates the crash happened on El Pinto Road south of La Pinta Street. The preliminary investigation indicates a blue and red Polaris RZR was traveling north on… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 7th, 2023 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Cameron County crash leaves one dead, one injured
CAMERON COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a motorist was killed and his passenger was injured when their truck collided with an 18-wheeler. The crash occurred in the early morning hours of April 6 near the small community of Santa Maria, according to a DPS news release. The release states that… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 6th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
McAllen man killed in Donna area crash
A 50-year-old man died of injuries he sustained in an April 3 crash near Donna. This, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The crash happened around 12:23 a.m. when a 2004 Buick Regal was travelling south on Dillon Road when it veered into the northbound lanes south of… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 4th, 2023 | 18 Wheelers, Recent News
18-wheeler tips over in Weslaco
WESLACO – It might sound like an April fool’s joke, but it wasn’t. An 18-wheeler loaded with watermelons tipped over on its side April 1 in Weslaco, temporarily halting traffic in the area. The accident happened about 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of International Boulevard and the Expressway 83 frontage road. The tractor-trailer toppled over… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 24th, 2023 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, News
NTSB: Failure to de-ice road preceded massive Texas crash
DALLAS — Federal officials say the company responsible for maintaining a Texas interstate where a massive chain-reaction pileup killed six people in 2021, failed to address the icy road conditions. The statement was released March 23, 2023 following a two-year NTSB investigation into the crash. According to the report, the portion of Interstate 35 West… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 23rd, 2023 | Blog, Driving Tips
Edinburg police unit hit by alleged drunken driver
The Edinburg Police Department reports that one of its patrol cars was sideswiped by a suspected drunken driver. The incident happened March 17 at 4:00 a.m. in a Ford Escape who veered into the officer’s lane. According to police, the incident occurred Friday around 4 a.m., but the location was not immediately clear. A news… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 27th, 2023 | Auto Accident
Brownsville rollover crash leads to traffic delays
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville police responded to a February 21 rollover crash involving one vehicle. According to Brownsville police, the crash which occurred in the southbound lanes of US 77 resulted in “no major injuries.” The mishap did, however, did lead to traffic delays as first responders worked to remove the vehicle and debris from the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 24th, 2023 | Auto Accident
One hospitalized following McAllen crash
McALLEN — McAllen police are investigating a February 21 two-vehicle accident. The collision happened about 10:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of the I-69 westbound frontage road. Only one minor injury was reported. Why you should still see a doctor after a minor auto accident You should still see a doctor after a minor… Read More