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
Category: Driving Tips
by Benjamin Treviño | March 23rd, 2023 | Blog, Driving Tips
Edinburg police unit hit by alleged drunken driver
by Benjamin Treviño | December 21st, 2022 | Blog, Driving Tips
J. Gonzalez Law Firm promotes safe holiday driving tips
It’s a tragic fact that Texas highways are not particularly safe during the holiday season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas has had the greatest number of holiday season fatal car crashes for the last five years in a row. Texas is also one of five states in which fatal holiday car… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 12th, 2022 | Blog, Driving Tips, News, Recent News
Motorcyclist dies in collision
McALLEN – A motorcyclist has died following an August 9 collision with a sport utility vehicle in McAllen. McAllen police responded to the crash in the 1500 block of South 10th Street at 7:23 p.m., according to a news release from police. When officers arrived, they found the driver of the motorcycle dead, while the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 3rd, 2022 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, General, Legal Representation, Recent News
Details limited in three-vehicle crash that left one man dead
SAN BENITO – One man is dead following a July 30 three-vehicle accident in San Benito. The crash happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of Bonner Street and Business 77, according to City of San Benito Spokesperson David Favila. According to Favila, the victim was a 31-year-old male, but his name was not… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 15th, 2022 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, News, Recent News
San Benito athletic trainers killed in car-truck crash
SAN BENITO — San Benito school district athletic trainers Robert Garza, and Raul Ramos were killed June 10 in an early morning collision with a delivery truck. According to media reports, Garza and Ramos were traveling in the 27000 block of State Highway 345 about 7:30 a.m. when their vehicle was struck by the delivery… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 9th, 2022 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, Pedestrian Accident
McAllen auto-pedestrian crash leaves one dead, one in custody
(MCALLEN) One woman is dead and another woman is in custody following a May 30 auto-pedestrian accident in downtown McAllen. McAllen police say the incident happened in the 500 block of South 15th St. about 2:35 a.m. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Brenda Belmontes. No hometown was provided. The details of the accident remain… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 7th, 2022 | Auto Accident, Driving Tips, Pedestrian Accident
Auto-pedestrian crash claims woman’s life
(PROGRESO) – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a May 29 auto-pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of a Weslaco woman. According to DPS, 37-year-old Minerva Hinojosa was walking north on Farm to Market Road 1015 about 5:30 a.m. when she was struck by a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado near the intersection… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 28th, 2022 | Driving Tips, General
Rolling stop cited in crash that killed six high school girls
Rolling stop cited in crash that killed six high school girls (Tishomingo, Oklahoma) Witnesses say a rolling stop may have been a factor in a crash that claimed the lives of six teenage girls. The accident happened March 22 in the small town of Toshimingo, about 122 miles south of Oklahoma City. The girls were… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 4th, 2022 | Driving Tips, General
Wintry weather safe driving tips
It’s no secret that wintry weather conditions such as snow, sleet, and freezing rain can cause safety issues for drivers. That’s why it’s essential to take proper precautions for yourself, your loved ones, and your vehicle. Adopting a different driving style will also help you avoid tough situations. Here are some useful tips for safely… Read More
by Abigail Vela | September 22nd, 2021 | Driving Tips
Depression After A Car Crash And What To Do About It
Unfortunately, car crashes occur that can devastatingly change your life. Oftentimes, everything after a car accident will feel overwhelming and difficult to deal with due to the trauma that it may have on your physical and mental health. It is common for victims of a car crash to develop a lot of heavy emotional trauma… Read More