A tractor-trailer carrying onions rolled over April 10 on FM 493 and the Expressway 83 underpass in Donna, according to Donna Police Chief Gilbert Guerrero. The chief urged drivers to avoid the area as the rollover was already causing traffic delays and would continue to do so until the wreckage was cleared. No other vehicles… Read More
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by Benjamin Treviño | April 12th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Onion spill leads to Donna traffic delays
by Benjamin Treviño | March 1st, 2024 | Blog
School District: Bus accident causes no injuries
LA JOYA — The La Joya Independent School District has issued a prepared statement in the aftermath of a February 27 traffic accident involving one of its school buses. The accident happened at approximately 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of 3 Mile Line and Bentsen Palm Drive. According to the district’s statement, a vehicle ran… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | March 1st, 2024 | Blog
One dead in Starr County crash
STARR COUNTY — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports one man died in a February 27 crash north of Rio Grande City. According to a DPS news release, the accident happened about 2:00 p.m. on Farm Road 755 at Embassy Rd. The preliminary report states a 2011 GMC Sierra was travelling north on… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | January 9th, 2024 | Blog
Truck driver killed in gravel-loading accident
HIDALGO COUNTY – A truck driver was crushed to death while picking up a load of gravel near La Joya in western Hidalgo County, officials say. Deputies with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a workplace accident at a gravel pit outside the town of La Joya at about 5 a.m.… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 14th, 2023 | Blog
Elderly man killed in Edinburg auto-pedestrian accident
EDINBURG – A 78-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Edinburg. In a news release, a police spokesperson said the crash happened Saturday, November 11 just before 7:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of E. University Drive. “Through the investigation, it was determined that 78-year-old Juan Solis of Edinburg was walking… Read More
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 | August 18th, 2023 | Blog
Failure to control speed cited as factor in fatal crash
HIDALGO COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues its investigation of an August 13 crash near Palmview that left one man dead. According to a DPS news release, the crash happened north of Palmview on La Homa Road at about 6:00 a.m. The DPS preliminary investigation indicates that a gray 2012 Dodge… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 13th, 2023 | Blog
Edinburg cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle
A 49-year-old Edinburg man has succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a vehicle as he was riding his bicycle. According to the City of Edinburg, Pete Centeno was struck by a vehicle July 7 about 11:00 p.m. in the 1000 block of East University Drive. Centeno died two days later at DHR Health… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | July 6th, 2023 | Blog
DPS: Pedestrian killed by hit and run driver
EDINBURG — Identification is pending on a man who was killed by a hit-and-run (and possibly drunken) driver. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the victim was struck by a vehicle at approximately 4:26 a.m. July 2 on FM 907 (Alamo Road) and Wisconsin Road, east of Edinburg. According to the DPS… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 23rd, 2023 | Blog
Driver loses control, crashes into northwest San Antonio home
SAN ANTONIO – A woman in her 30s lost control while driving and crashed into a home, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened June 19 at around 6:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Oak Knoll Drive. According to a news release, the woman, whose name was not immediately released, lost control of… Read More