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• 12-year-old boy remains hospitalized after deadly crash in WIllacy Co. Play Video

  February 21, 2020 4:38 PM

  A 12-year-old boy seriously injured in a crash on Thursday remains in the hospital. His mom was killed in a one vehicle accident in Willacy County. DPS says 30-year-old Sandra Diaz and her three children were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident . Her two... more »

• DPS: Family not wearing seatbelts at the time of fatal crash in Willacy Co. Play Video

  February 20, 2020 8:40 AM

  A woman is dead following a rollover accident at 7:30 a.m. Thursday on F.M. 1420 north of County Road 800 in Willacy County. According to the release sent by the Department of Public Safety, Sandra Patricia Diaz, 30, died at the scene. After investigation DPS concluded a red... more »

• 8-year-old Dies in RGC Crash Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:52 PM

  Rio Grande City - Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Saturday morning. RGC police say a SUV collided with a garbage truck just after 3 a.m. on Highway 83. A 34-year-old female driver and a 8-year-old girl were taken to the hospital. The child did... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer recovering in Matamoros following deadly crash Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is recovering in Matamoros after he was involved in a crash which left two people dead. Brownsville ISD confirmed Jonathon Amaro was involved in an accident early Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the two passengers killed were traveling... more »

• Fire at Retirement Community in McAllen Possibly Caused by Cigarettes

  January 14, 2020 6:59 PM

  MCALLEN - Fire investigators say a fire at a retirement community in McAllen was possibly caused by cigarettes not properly put out. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon on the 2100 block of South Cynthia, damaging two units. Investigators are calling it an accident. Four people were... more »

• Harlingen Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcyclist Play Video

  January 14, 2020 4:41 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are currently investigating a fatal accident where a vehicle and a motorcycle were involved. According to the official report, the accident happened 7:45 a.m. Tuesday on North 77 and Sunshine Strip. The victim hasn't been identified yet. Police say a 21-year-old male motorcyclist was taken... more »

• Man Killed in Brownsville Auto-Pedestrian Crash Identified Play Video

  December 31, 2019 5:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The man killed in an auto-pedestrian crash in Brownsville over the weekend has been identified. Police say 39-year-old Rolando Refugio was walking along the 2000 block of Minnesota Avenue on Saturday when he was hit by a car. He later died. The driver of the vehicle... more »

• Resident Voices Concerns Following Deadly Accident Play Video

  December 29, 2019 11:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A 39-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a car Saturday night. It happened around 6:45 PM on the 2000 block of North Minnesota Avenue. Residents who live nearby voiced their concerns Sunday claiming they feel unsafe in the area. Watch the video... more »

• Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash in Brownsville Under Investigation Play Video

  December 29, 2019 11:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville officials released new details on an auto-pedestrian accident that happened Saturday on the 2000 block on North Minnesota Avenue. Police confirmed Sunday the accident was fatal. A 39-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a car around 6:45 p.m. . The driver... more »

• Police Searching for Driver Who Fled Rollover Accident in Rio Grande City Play Video

  November 28, 2019 12:32 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of an accident in Rio Grande City. It happened early Wednesday morning near Garcia and Ash streets. Police say a Ford F-150 was found flipped over with no one inside. A witness said... more »

• Attorney of Driver Accused in Fatal Ambulance Crash Requests Drug Test for Client to Work Play Video

  November 19, 2019 5:41 PM

  EDINBURG – A man accused in a fatal accident last December wants to work. Mitchell Garcia Treviño is currently waiting for his trial. His attorney requested a drug test. Treviño has been out on bond since July. He's accused of driving drunk when he crashed into a... more »

• OSHA to Investigate Fatal Workplace Accident in Primera Play Video

  November 15, 2019 5:45 PM

  PRIMERA – A man is dead after a workplace accident involving a cement truck in Primera. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday near a project site for Magic Valley Concrete. The company identified the victim as Arturo Rodriguez, the driver of the truck. Police Chief Manuel Trevino... more »

• Investigation Underway into Vehicle Collision with 18-wheeler in Progreso Play Video

  November 11, 2019 11:26 PM

  PROGRESO – Authorities are investigating a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a Van. It happened on Monday in Progreso. The van somehow ended up lodged under the tractor-trailer. We'll update as soon as we hear back from investigators. more »

• Deadly Sullivan City Accident Under Investigation Play Video

  October 12, 2019 10:02 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY - Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed Saturday morning. Police Chief Richard Ozuna says the man was with a group of people crossing Highway 83 near FM 886 around 6:30 a.m. A driver hit him, and he was pronounced dead... more »

• Special Report: Justice… Finance and Frustration Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:21 PM

  WESLACO – She survived an accidental school bus dragging seven years ago. Justice was served after the family settled a lawsuit with the school district, but frustration continues years later. In Sept. 2012, then, 5-year-old Alicia Moreno was getting her school bus when her backpack got caught in... more »

• 2 Recovering after Major Accident on Stewart Road in San Juan

  October 2, 2019 10:04 PM

  SAN JUAN – Two people are recovering after a major accident in San Juan. It happened at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stewart and Hall Acres roads. San Juan Police Chief Juan Gonzalez says the driver of a Chevy Trail Blazer failed to yield to a tractor trailer traveling... more »

• All Lanes Reopen along Expressway 281 in Edinburg after Multiple Accidents

  September 30, 2019 2:43 PM

  UPDATE (2:56PM): All lanes have been cleared. Expressway 281 is reopen. UPDATE North and Sound bound expressway lanes are now cleared and reopen. — City of Edinburg (@cityofedinburg) September 30, 2019 ------ EDINBURG – Several multi-vehicle accidents prompted a portion of Expressway 281,... more »

• Hidalgo Sheriff: Distracted Driver Hit Deputy Conduting Traffic Control

  September 24, 2019 10:44 AM

  DONNA – An Hidalgo County sheriff's deputy is recovering after he was involved in an accident Monday. Authorities say the deputy was conducting traffic control at the time. The accident happened along Expressway 83 in Donna. In a Facebook post, the department wrote the deputy's unit was... more »

• Weslaco Man Frustrated Over High Wrecker Bill for Towing Car 10 Miles Play Video

  August 27, 2019 6:49 PM

  WESLACO – Oftentimes, if you’re in a crash, you are going to be at the disposal of the officers trying to clear the roadway. In the matter of an instant, on Friday, Johnathan Bulnes lost control on the road and rear-ended another vehicle. He says a state trooper... more »

• Police Release Identity of Man Killed in Brownsville Auto-Pedestrian Accident Play Video

  August 21, 2019 12:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police released the identity of a man killed in an auto-pedestrian accident. Officials say 68-year-old Nicolas Castro was hit and killed while walking along a busy road. The auto-pedestrian accident happened Wednesday morning along Minnesota Avenue, near Highway 48. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told... more »

• Deadly Workplace Accident Investigation Play Video

  August 20, 2019 11:16 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police say a deadly workplace accident happened at a construction site on Dove just after 5 on Tuesday afternoon. We're told one person died. No other information was released. more »

• Brownsville Police Look to Identify Man Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Crash Play Video

  August 15, 2019 1:11 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police in Brownsville are working to identify a man killed early Monday morning after being hit by a car. Police spokesperson Melissa Gonzalez says the accident happened around 2 a.m. near International and Southmost boulevards. She says the driver involved did stop to help and will... more »

• San Benito Police Searching for Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run

  July 22, 2019 6:38 PM

  SAN BENITO – A San Benito man was killed in a hit-and-run accident that happened over the weekend. Police are looking for the vehicle that struck and killed 46-year-old Willie Lee Williams, Jr. Early Sunday, at 12:40 a.m., police patrol found Williams unresponsive along Frontage Road, near Stephanie... more »

• SPI Police Arrest Driver Connected to Hit-and-Run Involving Golf Cart Play Video

  July 15, 2019 10:14 AM

  UPDATE (9:00 p.m.): Authorities have arrested 28-year-old Gregorio Gonzalez at the South Padre Island Police Department. Gonzalez is suspected of driving the white four door vehicle that fled the scene of the accident involving the golf cart. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday. ----- SOUTH PADRE... more »

• Traffic Alert: Weslaco Accident Slowing Down Traffic on I2

  June 22, 2019 4:47 PM

  WESLACO - Law enforcement is at the scene of what appears to be a two vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on I2 west of Texas Blvd. Photos shot by CHANNEL 5 NEWS crews show a grey car on its hood, and a silver truck crashed into the guardrail. ... more »

• Donna ISD Officer on Administrative Leave after Firearm Discharged Play Video

  May 13, 2019 3:34 PM

  DONNA – A Donna Independent School District police officer is on administrative leave after accidentally discharging a firearm. It happened last Thursday at the Donna High School police substation. Three officers were inside the station at the time of the incident. According to Donna ISD police, no... more »

• 2 Children in Hospital following School Bus Crash Play Video

  May 7, 2019 4:55 PM

  DONNA – Two children are in the hospital after a driver hit a school bus, according to authorities. The crash took place in Donna Tuesday afternoon. We’re told 27 children were on the bus. Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Johnny Hernandez says the driver will be cited... more »

• Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Officer’s Vehicle Under Investigation Play Video

  April 22, 2019 5:41 PM

  SAN JUAN – Police in San Juan are sending a DWI warning following a hit-and-run. A DWI turned hit-and-run suspect slammed into an officer’s vehicle then took off Sunday night. The officer suffered minor injuries and the suspect is now in custody. Watch the video above for... more »

• Apartment Complex Fire in McAllen Ruled Accidental Play Video

  April 15, 2019 5:32 PM

  WESLACO – No charges were made in connection to a fire that took place at a McAllen apartment complex last week. Fire Captain Hector Bennett says the fire has been ruled an accident, though the cause remains under investigation. The entire apartment complex was evacuated and five people... more »

• Victim in Fatal Alamo Crash Identified Play Video

  April 13, 2019 8:43 PM

  UPDATE (4/14) : Alamo Police Chief, Baudelio Castillo confirms the victim in Saturday's fatal crash was 60-year-old Augustine Cortez of Donna. -- ALAMO- Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Alamo. It happened Saturday afternoon near the Val Verde exit on the westbound expressway. Alamo Police... more »

• SWAT Team Responds to Road Rage Incident, Harlingen Police Searching for Driver Play Video

  April 8, 2019 5:32 PM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are searching for a hit-and-run driver in what authorities are calling a road rage incident. The accident took place at North 77 Sunshine Strip and New Combes Highway at around 2:30 p.m. Monday. The caller who told authorities of the accident also advised about... more »

• Woman Killed following Crash in Progreso Play Video

  April 8, 2019 11:51 AM

  UPDATE (4: 30 p.m.): Investigators say fog may have played a role in a crash that killed one woman in Progreso. "One of the main factors that contributed to this accident. It was a high density fog. The distance of see the other vehicle is very short. Please be... more »

• Authorities Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver following Accident in Mission Play Video

  March 27, 2019 12:48 PM

  MISSION – Authorities are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a head-on collision. It happened in Mission near the intersection of Shary Road and Military Highway Wednesday morning. Mission police and Border Patrol responded; two people were transported to the hospital. When police arrived,... more »

• 83-Year-Old Man in Critical Condition following Auto-Ped Accident in Elsa Play Video

  March 14, 2019 4:53 PM

  ELSA – An auto-pedestrian accident in Elsa left an 83-year-old man in critical condition. Police say it happened while he was crossing the intersection of 107 and Fannan on Monday. He was on his motorized scooter when he was crossing. Police are asking nearby businesses for surveillance... more »

• Valley Residents Can Now Text Emergencies to 9-1-1 Play Video

  March 13, 2019 5:24 PM

  WESLACO – Local residents now have the option to text emergencies to 9-1-1. Brooke Velarde Hernandez, who is deaf, says her cell phone is limited to FaceTime and text messaging since she can’t make a voice call. Hernandez says after a car accident she saw the importance of... more »

• Local Boaters Concerned about Dangers in Water following Fatal Accident Play Video

  March 4, 2019 6:19 PM

  UPDATE (3/5): State game wardens report the autopsy for Benito Garza was completed Tuesday morning. The results will be sent to the Justice of the Peace, who requested the examination. Investigators say the preliminary investigation show Garza collided with a day marker near the Adolph Thomas Park pier.... more »

• Authorities Investigating Deadly 5-Vehicle Crash in Brownsville Play Video

  February 22, 2019 5:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Authorities say one person is dead after a five-vehicle crash in Brownsville. Police confirmed 19-year-old Marco Delgado Junior died at the scene; five people were sent to a local hospital. The crash happened on Alton Gloor Boulevard just after 8:00 a.m. Investigators say they believe... more »

• La Joya Fire Department Offering Free Smoke Detectors to Residents Play Video

  February 11, 2019 5:26 PM

  LA JOYA – Fire officials in La Joya are teaming up with American Red Cross to provide homes with free smoke detectors. Fire officials are urging homeowners to make sure they have the life-saving device in their homes. La Joya resident Emilio Tovar says he knows the importance... more »

• Residents Blame Lighting as Cause for Dangerous Road in Palmview Play Video

  February 1, 2019 11:21 PM

  PALMVIEW – Residents are saying the accident along La Homa Road in Palmview is reminding them of a similar accident in 2014. They say a high school student died while getting out of a bus nearly 5 years ago, about four miles away from the incident this week. ... more »

• Location of Auto-Ped Crash Labeled Hazardous by La Joya ISD Play Video

  January 30, 2019 6:42 PM

  LA JOYA – The area where the nine-year-old child was struck by a car Wednesday morning as she boarded her school bus has previously been identified as hazardous by the school district. The child was near the La Homa Road and Mile 8 intersection. She was getting ready... more »

• DPS Continues to Search for Driver Involved in Auto-Ped Crash Play Video

  January 30, 2019 5:49 PM

  NEAR PALMVIEW – State troopers are on the lookout for the driver responsible for an auto-pedestrian crash near Palmview. A 9-year-old girl was hit by a car as she was walking to her bus. La Joya Independent School District is also investigating the incident. "The motorists can... more »

• Parents Concerned about Explaining Auto-Ped Crash to Children Play Video

  January 30, 2019 5:28 PM

  LA JOYA – An auto-pedestrian accident is bringing attention to parents and students at a local school. A 9-year-old girl was hospitalized after being hit by a driver as she was walking to her school bus. The mother of the girl’s classmate tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS she’s now... more »

• Driver Suffers Minor Injuries following Crash Involving 18-Wheeler Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:19 PM

  DONNA – A driver escaped serious injury after an accident involving an 18-wheeler in Donna. It happened at Golie road and westbound Frontage. We’re told the driver was taken to the hospital with minor head injuries. The crash is still under investigation. Watch the video above... more »

• Family Speaks Out about New Year's Eve Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 4, 2019 5:34 PM

  UPDATE (1/14): A man is facing charges in a fatal crash that took place in Houston and claimed the life of a McAllen woman on New Year's Eve. Christopher Lopez, 48, faces three felony charged in connection with the death of Sylvia Zavala. Police say Lopez was... more »

• Woman Injured following Auto-Pedestrian Accident in Harlingen Play Video

  January 2, 2019 9:16 PM

  UPDATE (1/3): Harlingen police say the 35-year-old victim remains in the ICU but has been upgraded to stable condition. She was hospitalized Wednesday night in critical condition following an auto-pedestrian crash that took place on South F Street in Harlingen. She's expected to make a full recovery. ... more »

• Brownsville Police Identify Man Killed in Weekend Crash Play Video

  December 30, 2018 5:06 PM

  UPDATE (1/1): The identity of the man killed in a weekend crash has been released. Police of identified the victim as 55-year-old Marco Antonio Rodriguez. The other two victims remain in critical condition. ---------- BROWNSVILLE - A fatal crash is under investigation in Brownsville. It... more »

• Chase Ends with Wreck in Alamo

  December 18, 2018 6:32 PM

  ALAMO – A chase with the state troopers ended in a wreck in Alamo. One of the suspects is still on the run. The driver of a white Tahoe refused to stop and sped off. He ended up crashing near Tower and Curve Road. Troopers say... more »

• Accident Involving Fire Marshal Under Investigation Play Video

  December 14, 2018 5:36 PM

  ALAMO – A car accident involving a Hidalgo County fire marshal is under investigation. The incident happened in San Juan when the fire marshal was responding to a bomb threat in Alamo on Thursday. The fire marshal was hit at the intersection of Cesar Chavez and East Frontage... more »

• Fatal Crash Claims Life of San Juan Bicyclist, Driver Arrested Play Video

  October 27, 2018 5:10 PM

  A fatal crash involving a bicyclist and 18 wheeler is under investigation in Alamo. It happened Saturday afternoon on Military Highway. DPS Lieutenant Johnny Hernandez told CHANNEL 5 NEWS an investigation showed both the driver and bicyclist were traveling west bound when the accident occurred. "The importance of this situation... more »

• Investigation into Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident in Los Indios Underway Play Video

  August 3, 2018 5:07 PM

  UPDATE (8/6): The investigation into the accident in Los Indios continues. Police Chief Jose De La Rosa says they are reviewing surveillance video that captured the accident to determine if there was any wrongdoing. He says the man was walking to a business off of Military Highway when... more »

• Construction Site Accident in Pharr Under Investigation Play Video

  July 3, 2018 4:59 PM

  PHARR – A construction site in Pharr is under investigation following an accident. A supervisor at Strong Structural Steel says an employee was injured while moving material around noon on Tuesday. The employee’s leg was pinched between two metal beams. We’re told the injury is not life-threatening. Count on us... more »

• Portion of Expressway 83 Eastbound Lanes Closed Following 1-Vehicle Rollover Play Video

  May 31, 2018 5:57 PM

  DONNA – A one-vehicle rollover accident in Donna is causing backed-up traffic along Expressway 83. Two lanes of the expressway going eastbound are closed off between Victoria and Westgate roads. Police are currently on scene to clear the accident. Count on us to keep you updated with more information as... more »