KINGSVILLE – A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision as he was driving to work Monday night, September 16. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. east of Kingsville. Brandon Brown, 46, of Corpus Christi, was driving eastbound on FM 70… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | September 19th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
Veteran border agent killed in head-on crash
by Benjamin Treviño | August 20th, 2024 | Blog
Calculating compensation for pain and suffering in Texas
A personal injury lawsuit can recover monetary compensation for personal and property damages sustained because of someone else’s negligence. The types of damages can include medical bills, damage to property, lost income, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering are subjective experiences that are difficult to calculate since there is no receipt or bill for… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 16th, 2024 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Brownsville man dies in motorcycle crash
BROWNSVILLE — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a Brownsville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on January 29. A DPS news release said the accident happened around 12:22 a.m. on FM 1732 east of New Carmen Avenue in Brownsville. A preliminary investigation revealed a black/gray 2024 Suzuki motorcycle, operated by a… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 20th, 2023 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
Mercedes crash leaves one dead, one critically injured
MERCEDES – One woman was killed and another was left critically injured in a December 15 car crash in Mercedes. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash occurred at about 4:36 p.m. on Interstate 2. A DPS news release states a Ford Focus collided with a Dodge Ram on the highway,… 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 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
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 | December 28th, 2022 | Fatal Crash
Mission police find vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run
MISSION — Mission police say they have located the vehicle that was involved in a fatal, hit-and-run, auto-pedestrian accident. However, the name of the victim still has not been released, and a suspect has not been arrested. The accident happened about 4:30 p.m. December 22 at the intersection of 1st Street, and Conway Avenue in Mission.… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 22nd, 2022 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash
DPS: Los Fresnos man dies in one-vehicle crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a 68-year-old driver died after his car plunged into an empty canal in Los Fresnos. The victim is identified as Los Fresnos resident Alfredo Escalante. According to a news release, the incident happened December 19 on FM 1575 at about 10:24 a.m. The report states that Escalante… Read More