The Department of Public Safety responded on Monday, November 26, to a fatal car accident that occurred near Falfurrias. Details of the Accident According to investigators, the driver hit a guardrail while traveling down Highway 285. The Hebbronville resident then swerved into the guardrail on the opposite side of the road, causing her to go… Read More
Year: 2018
by Amber Cortez | November 27th, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
A Woman Loses Her Life in Falfurrias
by Amber Cortez | November 26th, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Harlingen
An accident along a Harlingen highway on Friday, November 23, left a motorcyclist with a serious injury. What Happened According to authorities, the accident occurred right as the man—traveling westbound—was changing lanes near the Lewis Lane exit early Friday morning. The victim was not wearing a helmet. The man was taken to the hospital with… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 20th, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
Five-Vehicle Collision Involving Semi Truck in Weslaco
On November 14th, a five-vehicle collision occurred on the 2000 block of Expressway 83 in Weslaco. The accident involved several vehicles including a semi-truck. Major traffic accumulated on the eastbound lanes, causing congestion and delays. While there were reports of injuries, no one is said to have been admitted to the hospital. The cause of… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 19th, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
A Fatal Single-Vehicle Car Accident in McAllen Leaves Takes Two Lives
McAllen authorities are investigating a single-vehicle car accident that occurred early Saturday morning. Details Regarding the Car Accident Right before 2 a.m., Nov. 17, McAllen police received a call about a single-vehicle car accident after a vehicle struck a utility pole and then rolled over. There were three passengers in the vehicle when the crash… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 11th, 2018 | Auto Accident
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way Leads to Serious Accident in Premont
Right-of-way rules have been established for the purpose of creating safer roads for drivers and pedestrians alike. Negligent drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way often end up causing serious accidents and severe injuries. In the state of Texas, failure to yield the right-of-way results in thousands of accidents a year, and unfortunately, one of… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 8th, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
Tragedy Strikes in an Auto-Pedestrian Accident in Raymondville
An auto-pedestrian crash occurred in Raymondville on Tuesday, November 6th, killing one elderly man. Details of the Accident The Texas Department of Public Safety was called out to Business 77 to investigate an auto-pedestrian accident just north of Raymondville that took the life of a 69-year-old man this past Tuesday. It was reported that a… Read More
by Amber Cortez | November 6th, 2018 | Bus Accidents, News
Truck Smashes into the Side of Los Fresnos School Bus, 28 Student Passengers Inside
On Wednesday, October 31, a Los Fresnos CISD bus was involved in a collision just outside of the Los Fresnos city limits. The crash occurred at the intersection of Siesta Lane and FM 510. DPS investigators report that the driver of a maroon pickup truck was responsible for the collision. The pickup rammed into the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 31st, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
A Hit-and-Run in Harlingen Sends Two to the Hospital
The Harlingen Police Department is on the hunt to identify the driver of a gray vehicle that struck two pedestrians on the night of Sunday, October 28th. About the Incident The incident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, when two females, who were walking near the 700 block of North Ed Carey Drive, were struck… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 29th, 2018 | Auto Accident, News
Local Man Dies in Auto-Cyclist Crash
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a man was arrested for his involvement in an auto-cyclist crash that took the life of another man on Saturday, October 27th, in Alamo. What Happened The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 281 just east of Green Jay Road in Alamo around 12:38 p.m. when the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | October 25th, 2018 | Recent News
Brownsville Woman Found Dead in Vehicle After Single-Vehicle Accident
On Sunday, October 21, at 4:45 a.m., a woman was found dead in her vehicle on the 400 block of East 13th Street in Brownsville. The 31-year-old woman was unresponsive at the scene. The death of the woman and cause of the crash are still under investigation but it appears to have been a single-vehicle… Read More