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
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by Benjamin Treviño | September 8th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Man dies in roll-over crash
by Benjamin Treviño | August 31st, 2023 | Auto Accident
Two people hospitalized in three-vehicle crash in Mercedes
MERCEDES – Two men were hospitalized August 26 following a three-vehicle crash on the I-2 expressway in Mercedes. According to interim Mercedes Police Chief Frank Sanchez, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes of the highway near the Texas Avenue overpass. Sanchez stated that the chain-reaction accident began when one car rear-ended a second vehicle,… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 17th, 2023 | Auto Accident
Victims of deadly Ozanam center incident identified
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville police have released the names of the victims in the May 7 crash outside the Ozanam Center. Eight people were killed and nearly a dozen others were injured when they were struck by a car as they waited for a bus to arrive. Those killed in the incident are identified as: Jose… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | May 15th, 2023 | Auto Accident
DPS: RGC baseball team members hospitalized after crash
HARLINGEN — Eight people, including six members of the Rio Grande City High School baseball team, were injured in a one-vehicle accident in Brooks County, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The accident happened May 16 at approximately 3:00 p.m. on FM 755 and County Road 314, west of… 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
by Benjamin Treviño | January 31st, 2023 | Auto Accident
DPS: Failure to wear seat belt contributed to traffic fatality
CAMERON COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists to wear their seat belts following a January 29 crash that claimed the life of a Los Fresnos man. According to a DPS news release, 40-year-old Carlos Vela was driving north on FM 1575 in rural Cameron County when he allegedly ran… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 24th, 2023 | Auto Accident
Train collides with vehicle in Mission, hospitalizing woman
MISSION — A woman is recovering from undisclosed injuries after the vehicle she was driving collided with a train. The crash happened January 23 about 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Shary Road and US Business 83 in Mission. According to the Mission Police Department, the woman was driving south on Shary Road when the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 20th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Charges pending against suspect in January 17 fatal car crash
MISSION – Criminal charges are pending against a suspect who remains hospitalized following a January 17 car crash that killed a woman and injured three of her family members. The suspect, who has not been identified, is facing charges of intoxicated manslaughter, intoxicated assault, and leaving the scene of an accident. The crash happened about… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 17th, 2023 | Blog, Bus Accidents, Recent News
Edinburg school bus involved in minor traffic accident
An Edinburg school bus carrying 33 students was involved in a January 12 crash, according to the Edinburg Police Department. According to a news release, the accident happened about 2 p.m. at the intersection of Canton Road and 24th Street. The bus and a white passenger car were involved in the crash, but no other… Read More