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• Mission Police Searching for Suspect Vehicle Involved in Hit-and-Run

  January 8, 2020 8:32 PM

  MISSION – Mission police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash. Authorities responded to the incident at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday at the 3200 block of Francisco Street. The 20-year-old male victim suffered a broken leg. Police are looking for... more »

• Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car in Mission Play Video

  January 2, 2020 11:20 PM

  MISSION – An elderly man is hospitalized after being hit by a car in Mission. The incident happened just after 8 p.m. Thursday near 5 th Street and Conway Avenue. Police say the 85-year-old victim was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver... more »

• 31-Year-Old Identified as Alleged Driver in Christmas Eve Car Chase Ending in Mercedes Play Video

  December 27, 2019 11:40 AM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety released the identity of the driver who led law enforcement on a car chase Christmas Eve . DPS says they tried to pull 31-year-old Juan Trevino, Jr. over on FM 491 in Cameron County. The chase ended in Mercedes near a sugarcane... more »

• Car Chase in Mercedes Under Investigation, Driver in Custody Play Video

  December 24, 2019 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – A Christmas Eve car chase is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. It happened in Mercedes on Tuesday afternoon, ending in a sugarcane field. The driver is in custody, but three passengers got away and authorities are actively searching for them. We're told... 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 »

• Weslaco Police Searching for Driver Involved in Rollover Crash on Hwy 88

  November 18, 2019 7:51 PM

  WESLACO – Police are searching for a driver who fled a rollover crash involving two vehicles in Weslaco. The crash happened on Texas Boulevard near Mile 10. Weslaco police told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the occupant of one of the vehicles involved was sent to the hospital. The... more »

• Migrant Toddler Struck in Hit-and-Run in Matamoros Dies

  October 28, 2019 10:35 PM

  MATAMOROS, TAMAULIPAS – A migrant toddler died after he was struck in a hit-and-run incident in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. The 2-year-old boy was hit Oct. 20 by the driver of a Cherokee SUV who fled the scene. He and his family are indigenous migrants from the Southern Mexican state... more »

• Authorities Identify Driver Killed after Crashing into San Benito Canal Play Video

  October 28, 2019 9:42 PM

  SAN BENITO – A crash in San Benito claimed the life of a man Monday night. It happened approximately at 7:07 p.m. on Hudson Road near Sam Houston Boulevard. The Department of Public Safety identified the driver as 55-year-old Ubence Ruben Hernandez of McAllen. Hernandez occupied the... more »

• DPS Troopers looking for Driver of Fatal Rollover Crash Play Video

  September 12, 2019 8:57 PM

  UPDATE (11:03): DPS says 37-year-old Fernando Arellano of México was killed in the crash. ——————————————————————————————— DONNA- The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking for the driver who left the scene of a rollover crash. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Mile 11 1/2 East... 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 »

• Emergency Crews Respond to Pallet Fire in Donna on FM 493 Play Video

  April 30, 2019 9:02 AM

  DONNA – Firefighters responded to a fire on property used for pallet storage in Donna. Emergency crews from Alamo, Elsa, Donna and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office were on the scene Tuesday morning. Hidalgo County sheriff deputies say the call came in just after 8 a.m. No injuries... more »

• Teen Attempts to Smuggle 2 Immigrants in Lyft Car Play Video

  April 18, 2019 10:12 PM

  MISSION – A Mission teenager accused of smuggling immigrants for $500 in a Lyft car is in jail. Jose Vigil, 17, hired a Lyft driver for the smuggling attempt but, didn’t tell the driver two of his passengers were in the country illegally according to Sullivan City police. ... more »

• Troopers Prevent Vehicle from Falling into Canal

  March 28, 2019 7:10 PM

  EDINBURG – Troopers helped to prevent a vehicle from falling about 20 feet into a canal on Wednesday. With their quick thinking, they were able to use tow straps to secure the vehicle until the wrecker service arrived. The Department of Public Safety says the driver could have... 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 »

• Driver Causes Fatal Crash near La Joya after Evading Law Enforcement Play Video

  March 13, 2019 11:02 AM

  UPDATE (4 p.m.): The Department of Public Safety is revealing the names of the two victims killed in the crash that took place near La Joya Wednesday morning. Leonel Martinez Jr., 45, and Aurora Chavez, 69, were driving along Expressway 83 when they were hit by a Ford Expedition.... more »

• Former School Bus Driver Accused of Abusing Children Indicted Play Video

  March 6, 2019 3:16 PM

  WESLACO – An indictment has been filed for the former school bus driver accused of abusing children under his care. Three arrests and multiple testimonies from several children resulted in an indictment against the man who drove them to and from school. On Wednesday morning, Jose Luis Garza... more »

• Driver Accused in Soldier's Death Officially Charged Play Video

  February 16, 2019 5:39 PM

  EDINBURG- A driver accused in the death of a U.S. soldier went before a judge Saturday morning. Twenty-five-year-old Edward Leo Magallan is charged with intoxication manslaughter. Magallan is accused of hitting 19-year-old Cassandra Julianne Perez. Police say Perez was standing outside of her stalled car early Friday... more »

• Driver Who Nearly Ran Over Several Officers Charged Play Video

  February 8, 2019 12:16 PM

  WESLACO – A driver who was caught on dash cam video nearly running over several police officers went before a judge on Friday. Weslaco police were finally able to track down the driver Thursday night. Adan Loa Jr. is charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a... more »

• Authorities Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Involving 9-Year-Old Victim Play Video

  January 30, 2019 10:20 PM

  PALMVIEW – The search continues for an accused hit-and-run driver in a white-Sedan. The 9-year-old victim underwent surgery and is now in stable condition. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro explains the impact the incident had on parents and other school district employees. The location where the child was hit... more »

• Local Bus Driver Speaks Out about Safety Training Play Video

  January 30, 2019 5:35 PM

  EDINBURG - Local bus driver says safety is her top priority following the i ncident involving the 9-year-old girl hit while boarding her school bus. Yolanda Salinas says bus drivers throughout the state have to go through extensive safety training before hitting the road. She says she often... more »

• 9-Year-Old Hit by Vehicle in Stable Condition, Search for Driver Responsible Ongoing Play Video

  January 30, 2019 8:48 AM

  UPDATE (1:37 p.m.): Department of Public Safety says the 9-year-old hit Wednesday morning by a vehicle has got out of surgery. They say she is currently in stable condition. She was hit while trying to board her school bus. -------------- PALMVIEW – Department of Public Safety... more »

• Donna Police Find $30,000 in 18-Wheeler Play Video

  January 18, 2019 5:21 PM

  DONNA – Authorities found $30,000 worth of cash hidden in an 18-wheeler. The Donna Police Department tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a multi-agency investigation led to the bust. Police Sgt. Adrian Hooks says the driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested. He believes this arrest could lead to more... 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 »

• 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 »

• 2 Dead in Head-On Crash in Edinburg, Charges Pending for Driver Responsible Play Video

  December 16, 2018 11:06 PM

  UPDATE (12/17): Edinburg police have released information on the victims killed in a crash that happened over the weekend. According to a press release, EMS driver 32-year-old Felipe Huerta Jr. and patient 68-year-old Delia Cortines were killed when the driver of the Ford F250 truck drove into oncoming traffic,... more »

• DPS Investigating Hit-And-Run Fatality in Alamo Play Video

  December 14, 2018 5:33 PM

  ALAMO – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a hit-and-run fatality from Thursday morning. Ruben Parra, 51, was walking along the street when he was struck by what investigators think is a gray or silver car. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with Constancia Pateno, who has... 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 »

• Woman in Critical Condition following Fatal 4-Vehicle Crash in Donna Play Video

  July 30, 2018 10:03 PM

  DONNA – A woman is in critical condition following a fatal four-vehicle crash that took place in Donna. A man lost control of his truck and crashed into three vehicles, killing both himself and a six-year-old girl. It happened near FM 493 and Mile 10 in Donna on Friday. A... more »

• Driver in Deadly Immigrant Smuggling Case Gets Life Sentence

  April 20, 2018 5:58 PM

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The driver of a big rig involved in the deaths of 10 smuggled immigrants in Texas last year was sentenced Friday to life in prison. James Matthew Bradley Jr. pleaded guilty in October to a count of transporting the immigrants resulting in death and a conspiracy... more »

• Driving Instructor Claims Essential Regulations for Teens Often Dismissed Play Video

  August 4, 2017 6:08 PM

  NEAR EDINBURG – The owner of a Rio Grande Valley driving school said rules and regulations for teen drivers are in place for a reason, but they’re often overlooked. Jose Hernandez has been teaching driver’s education for nearly half a century. He said teen drivers are most vulnerable to accidents... more »

• Driver Involved in Weslaco Fatal Accident to Face Charges Play Video

  April 25, 2017 12:42 PM

  WESLACO – Police said a driver involved in a deadly accident will face charges once he’s released from the hospital. Last week, Priscilla Ann Jimenez-Trejo parked her car on the shoulder of Expressway 83 after a minor accident with two other cars. Shortly after, she was killed when another driver... more »