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• Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV following vehicle crash near Sebastian Play Video

  May 25, 2026 8:23 PM

  The pedestrian struck by an SUV following a vehicle crash near Sebastian has died, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Sgt. Hernandez said the pedestrian was identified as 33-year-old Frank Hernandez of Lyford. He was taken to Valley Baptist Medical Center where he died... more »

• Suspected drunk driver crashes into vehicle, killing a woman, injuring three children Play Video

  May 3, 2026 4:21 PM

  A woman was killed and four others were injured, including three children, after an allegedly intoxicated driver ran a red light in Edinburg. The crash happened on May 2 at the intersection of Salinas Street and West Monte Cristo Road. Investigators say Miguel Angel Suarez, 31, was driving... more »

• One person killed in single-vehicle crash in Brownsville Play Video

  February 22, 2026 1:05 PM

  The Brownsville Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one person. The crash occurred at around 4:22 a.m. Sunday on the 500 block of Ruben M. Torres Boulevard. According to a news release, upon arrival, officers observed major damage to a vehicle that had struck a... more »

• Man killed in Weslaco two-vehicle crash Play Video

  February 13, 2026 8:51 AM

  The Weslaco Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one man. According to Weslaco police spokesperson Heriberto Caraveo, an officer witnessed the crash at the intersection of Border Avenue and Business 83 while conducting a traffic stop at around 12:02 a.m. Friday. The victim was pronounced... more »

• Two people killed in McAllen crash that caused vehicle fire Play Video

  January 19, 2026 9:04 AM

  Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash in McAllen on Sunday that caused a vehicle fire. One teenager was hospitalized in San Antonio following the crash, according to the McAllen Police Department. The crash occurred in the 5200 block of North Bicentennial Boulevard at around 2:21 a.m.... more »

• Victim in fatal Pharr expressway crash was pinned between two vehicles, records say Play Video

  December 5, 2025 7:00 PM

  The 26-year-old man who died as a result of a Nov. 29 crash on the expressway in Pharr was pinned between the two vehicles involved in the crash, a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News states. Edinburg man Alejandro Trevino, 20, was previously identified as the suspected drunk... more »

• Suspected drunk driver charged in connection with fatal crash in Pharr Play Video

  November 29, 2025 1:53 PM

  The Pharr Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that killed one person. Alejandro Trevino, 20, was identified as the driver believed to have caused the crash. He was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to Pharr police spokesperson Michael Martinez. Martinez said Trevino was... more »

• Alamo man killed in crash near Alice

  November 26, 2025 4:33 PM

  An Alamo man was killed following a Sunday crash involving a tractor-trailer near Alice, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to DPS, 20-year-old Thomas Gomez was traveling behind a tractor trailer Sunday at around 11:20 a.m. southbound on U.S. 281 in Ben Bolt. Gomez attempted... more »

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  November 18, 2025 10:51 PM

  Parents of a Palmview High School student are mourning the death of their son, who was killed in a Nov. 16 crash. Gilbert Govea III had just turned 18 on Friday. “Every home he set foot in, he won over the parents of every child,” Gilbert’s mother —... more »

• California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants

  November 13, 2025 11:02 AM

  California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S., state officials said Wednesday. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses... more »

• Man dies in two-vehicle crash involving an ATV near Edinburg Play Video

  October 26, 2025 10:57 AM

  The Texas Department of Public safety is investigating a crash that killed a man near Edinburg. The news release said 25-year-old Juan Antonio Villasana was killed when a Nissan Kicks attempted to pass a Can-Am Maverick, an ATV off-road vehicle. The crash happened on East Ingle Road north... more »

• Funeral services announced for South Texas ISD student killed in Donna crash Play Video

  October 25, 2025 11:35 AM

  The South Texas Independent School District Science Academy has announced funeral services for the student killed in a crash in Donna. The student was identified as Colin Feltis. He died in a two-vehicle crash on the expressway between Hutto Road and Main Street on October 21. Feltis and two... more »

• Driver fleeing from Border Patrol agents led to deadly Brownsville crash, DPS says Play Video

  September 24, 2025 1:21 PM

  A 21-year-old Brownsville man died on Tuesday after crashing into a semi-trailer while evading U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Bundles of narcotics were found in the vehicle, and two people are in Border Patrol custody in connection with the crash, DPS said... more »

• Katy man charged with manslaughter in deadly Alamo semi-trailer crash Play Video

  September 17, 2025 7:48 PM

  A 28-year-old man from the Houston area is facing a manslaughter charge in Hidalgo County. Jail records show David Arthur Davis of the city of Katy was booked into the Hidalgo County jail on a manslaughter charge on Aug. 28. An arrest affidavit obtained by Channel 5 News... more »

• Investigation underway after bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Brownsville Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:58 PM

  A 40-year-old man was killed Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Brownsville police officers responded to the crash at around 12:32 p.m. at the intersection of International Boulevard and East Polk Street. A preliminary investigation revealed the... more »

• Palmview High School student killed in two-vehicle crash in Mission Play Video

  September 7, 2025 2:55 PM

  A Palmview High School student was killed following a two-vehicle crash in Mission, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Hernandez said 17-year-old Latwon Oscar Uribe died after being struck by a driver who disregarded a stop sign. The crash that occurred on La... more »

• Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a light pole near Alton Play Video

  August 25, 2025 8:33 AM

  A motorcyclist died after losing control of his motorcycle while driving at an unsafe speed, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Hernandez said 19-year-old Giovanni Rios of Mission was ejected from his motorcycle and collided with the light pole. The crash occurred Saturday... more »

• Man charged with intoxication manslaughter following deadly Hidalgo crash Play Video

  August 21, 2025 5:38 PM

  A 40-year-old man was arraigned after he was identified as the driver who caused a three-vehicle crash that killed one man, Hidalgo Police Chief Romeo Rodriguez said. The crash happened Tuesday at around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Dicker and McColl roads when Eguaciso Luna Jr. disregarded a... more »

• Expressway in Harlingen to close as part of DPS crash investigation Play Video

  August 5, 2025 8:06 PM

  A portion of the expressway in Harlingen will be closed as the Texas Department of Public Safety investigates a deadly crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The westbound lanes of Interstate 2 and the I-2 frontage road in Harlingen between FM 800 and FM 506 will be... more »

• Driver arraigned on new charge in deadly Brownsville crash Play Video

  August 5, 2025 6:56 PM

  A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Raul Rodriguez was arrested Tuesday in Pharr on a charge of intoxication manslaughter with a motor vehicle, police said. His arrest happened after police on Sunday said the... more »

• Los Fresnos teen killed in Highway 100 rollover crash identified Play Video

  August 5, 2025 2:02 PM

  A 17-year-old Los Fresnos teen died following a Tuesday rollover crash, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. The teen was identified as Angel Flores, who DPS said died at the scene. A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in connection with the one-vehicle crash, according to Los Fresnos Fire... more »

• San Antonio woman dies following rollover crash involving sheriff's deputy unit on U.S. 281 Play Video

  June 26, 2025 4:55 PM

  A 25-year-old San Antonio woman was identified as the driver of a truck who died following a crash involving a patrol unit with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened Thursday at around 4:23 p.m. at El Rucio Road on... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in Mission crash Play Video

  June 8, 2025 4:24 PM

  An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died in a Sunday crash, according to the Mission Police Department. The crash was reported Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. at the 2200 block of East Griffin Parkway. According to Mission police spokesman Jorge Rodriguez, the crash involved a motorcyclist and... more »

• Edinburg man arrested in connection with fatal motorcycle crash

  June 3, 2025 8:00 PM

  A 19-year-old Edinburg man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a deadly 2024 motorcycle crash. Hidalgo County jail records show Kevin Alfredo Gonzalez is being held without bond on a charge of criminal negligent homicide. The indictment against Gonzalez links him to the death of Isaiah Angelo Torres.... more »

• Records: Driver charged in deadly McAllen crash disregarded multiple red lights Play Video

  May 23, 2025 4:56 PM

  The driver accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a deadly vehicle crash was seen on surveillance footage disregarding multiple red lights prior to the collision, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. The complaint said Dionicio Luna Aguirre also tested positive for multiple narcotics. ... more »

• Woman sentenced to 12 years in connection with deadly Cameron County crash Play Video

  May 7, 2025 2:28 PM

  The woman who was charged in a deadly drunk driving case in Cameron County was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years. The crash occurred in 2022 in Combes where Erica Lynn Johnson collided with another vehicle, killing Elpidio Mireles and fleeing the scene. Mireles' family said they are not... 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 »

• Family reflects on life of San Juan woman killed in weekend crash Play Video

  February 3, 2020 5:50 PM

  SAN JUAN – An Hidalgo County family is mourning the loss of a loved one after a fatal crash over the weekend . Mary Vargas says her family feels broken. Her cousin 34-year-old Marlena Cantu’s sudden passing has left a hole in their family forever. Unfortunately, it’s not the... more »

• Brownsville ISD officer involved in deadly crash in Matamoros likely not at fault Play Video

  January 29, 2020 10:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Two Rio Grande Valley families grieving the loss of their sons killed in a crash in Matamoros. A third person, a Brownsville Independent School District police officer, was also in the wreck; he was injured in the crash. At around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Jonathan Amaro, the... more »

• DPS Seeking Information on Suspect Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run near Alton Play Video

  January 1, 2020 7:21 PM

  NEAR ALTON – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Hidalgo County. It happen south of Alton around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Ronald Barker of Mission. DPS says he was walking along La Homa Road, south of Mile 9,... more »

• Man Killed In One-Vehicle Crash Play Video

  November 30, 2019 10:36 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash in Willacy County. It happened Friday just before 7:00 p.m. According to DPS, a 2009 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on FM 2099 when the driver veered off the road. The... more »

• Victim Identified in Deadly Weslaco Crash Investigation Play Video

  November 7, 2019 2:41 PM

  UPDATE 11/08 - The victim is identified as 59-year-old John Jesus Dominguez. Authorities are still asking for the publics' assistance in identifying the suspects in the video. ------- WESLACO – Weslaco police sThe victim is ay a deadly crash Thursday has now turned into a homicide investigation.... more »

• Mission Man Dies in Crash North of Palmview Play Video

  October 3, 2019 3:39 PM

  NEAR PALMVIEW – A man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a ditch along FM 676. It happened Thursday approximately at 12:40 p.m. west of Bentsen Palm Drive, just north of Palmview. The Department of Public Safety says a preliminary investigation revealed 55-year-old Octavio Guerrero, of Mission,... more »

• Fatal Crash in Kenedy County Claims Life of Raymondville Man Play Video

  June 29, 2019 9:25 PM

  KENEDY COUNTY- DPS Troopers are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Raymondville man. It happened around 10:30 Saturday morning just south of Armstrong. Investigators say a back tire of a pick-up-truck blew out, causing it to flip several times. Eight passengers were inside the... more »

• Driver Charged in Fatal Ambulance Crash Makes Court Appearance Play Video

  June 12, 2019 11:23 AM

  EDINBURG – A man charged in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of a Hidalgo County paramedic and a patient appeared in court Wednesday morning. Family of the victims in the December wreck were present in the 398th District Court for Mitchell Trevino’s pretrial hearing. Trevino has... more »

• Fatal Accident Under Investigation in Edinburg Play Video

  May 26, 2019 4:52 PM

  UPDATE (5/28): Investigator Sarah Rodriguez with Edinburg police confirms the man killed was homeless. She says he was walking in the middle of the street when he was struck. No word if the driver is facing any charges. The investigation continues. -------- EDINBURG – A... more »

• Teen Dead, 4-year-old Injured after Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash Play Video

  May 17, 2019 9:14 AM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A 26-year-old woman is charged after a fatal crash Thursday night. Dayna Louise Salinas is charged with intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. The accident happened on Business 77 south of FM 3168 south of Raymondville. The Department of Public Safety says Salinas... more »

• DPS Investigating Fatal Crash near Santa Monica Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:04 PM

  UPDATE (10 p.m.): Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says the driver has been identified as 55-year-old Carlos Naranjo of Lyford. He lost control of a blue Ford Explorer and rolled into a field off of FM-1018. Authorities say he was not wearing a seat belt. ... more »

• Report Details Cause of Deadly Crop Duster Crash Play Video

  April 24, 2019 8:20 PM

  HARLINGEN – A new report confirms why a crop duster went down in Harlingen, killing the pilot. The report by the National Transportation Safety Board explains what happened on April 9. The crop duster was on its way to spray a newly-planted cotton field; the pilot was carrying... more »

• Fatal ATV Crash Prompts Reminder of Safety Rules Play Video

  April 22, 2019 6:45 PM

  SAN BENITO – The Department of Public Safety is reminding parents to supervise children who ride ATV’s following a fatal crash in San Benito. A 14-year-old girl was killed when an ATV and a Nissan Frontier collided on Saturday; two other children were injured. The Texas Transportation Code... more »

• DPS Investigating Three-Vehicle Crash that Killed Elsa Woman Play Video

  February 9, 2019 8:34 PM

  WESLACO- An Elsa woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. It happened on FM 88 and Mile 12 North just before 3p.m. DPS troopers say a blue Chevrolet Trax and a white Chevrolet Malibu were stopped in a turning lane. A white Ford F-250 lost... more »

• DPS Troopers Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash North of Palmview Play Video

  January 26, 2019 4:51 PM

  NEAR PALMVIEW - A fatal two-vehicle crash is now under the investigation of DPS troopers. It happened on Minnesota Road and 2 Mile Line around 3:15 Saturday afternoon. A preliminary investigation shows a Mercedes Benz and GMC Yukon collided at the intersection. 54-year-old Javier Angel Vargas-Ayala was... 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 »

• DPS Investigating Fatal Crash in Willacy Co. Involving Tractor-Trailer Play Video

  December 24, 2018 8:27 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash. It happened on FM 2629 near FM 1427 in Willacy County at 3:48 p.m. Monday. According to DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez, a preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on FM 1425, approaching... more »

• Child Involved in Fatal Crash in Michigan Released from Hospital Play Video

  August 21, 2018 4:46 PM

  UPDATE (8/29): One of the two children who survived a crash in Michigan was released from the hospital. His older sister remains hospitalized. According to investigators, her condition is improving. Earlier this month, their mother, older sibling and mother's boyfriend died in a crash during a trip to Michigan. -----... more »

• 2 Killed in Fatal Crash

  July 22, 2017 5:22 PM

  LA FERIA – Two people were killed in a head-on crash near La Feria Saturday afternoon. It happened on F.M. 506 near Military Highway 281. According to Department of Public Safety, a white Nissan Sentra collided head on with a gray Ford Fiesta. Maria Montalvo with DPS said the Ford... more »

• Fatal Crash in Combes Play Video

  April 8, 2017 5:53 PM

  COMBES - One man is dead after a three vehicle crash in Combes on Saturday afternoon. The collision took place on F-M 508 and Briggs Coleman Road. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a Chevrolet Impala was attempting to pass a Jeep Patriot traveling westbound on FM 508. Investigators... more »

• Man Arrested after Fatal Crash Play Video

  January 14, 2017 5:39 PM

  HARLINGEN--A Harlingen man was arrested for two counts of criminal negligent homicide for a fatal crash. The wreck happened Saturday morning on FM 490 east of Hargil. According to DPS, a Toyota pick-up went into oncoming traffic and struck a Nissan. The driver of the Nissan had minor injuries. Two... more »

• Driver in Willacy Co. Fatal Crash Out on Bond Play Video

  December 27, 2016 4:43 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - The driver of a tractor trailer involved in a quadruple-fatal crash in Willacy County was released on bond. Antonio Quintero-Valdez Jr., 38, was charged with four counts of criminal negligent homicide on Tuesday. The Weslaco native was behind the wheel of a big rig when he lost control... more »