DPS: One dead after crash in Hidalgo County
A San Juan resident died after a two-vehicle collision in Hidalgo County on Saturday.
According to DPS Spokesperson Sgt. Maria Montalvo, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m., after investigators say a 2011 Nissan Altima and a 2008 Dodge Nitro collided on F.M. 2221, east of Texan Road.
Officials say the driver and a single passenger of the Dodge were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the Nissan, identified as 32-year-old Jose Gilberto Ayala, sustained major injuries and was transported to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, where he was pronounced dead.
The crash remains under investigation.