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• Man arrested in connection to hit-and-run at McAllen mud pit Play Video

  February 25, 2020 6:28 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police have made an arrest after a hit and run crash left a young woman seriously hurt. According to an affidavit, Juan Manuel Ocanas is charged Monday with an accident involving personal injury, a third degree felony. Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies say he admitted to fleeing... more »

• Man convicted in deadly hit-and-run in McAllen receives 7 years' probation Play Video

  February 5, 2020 5:15 PM

  EDINBURG – No jail time for a man convicted in a deadly hit-and-run. Leonel Martinez Adame will serve seven years' probation, including community service. Adame hit and killed Kevin Andrade three years ago. It happened in McAllen on Business 83. Court documents show he was drunk at... more »

• Child Killed in Harlingen Hit-and-Run, Suspect Jailed Play Video

  January 26, 2020 11:10 PM

  HARLINGEN - A 5-year-old child was killed in a hit-and-run Sunday morning. It happened at the intersection of Stuart Place Road and I-2 westbound frontage road. Police say a 20-year-old woman was also hit. She is recovering in a hospital. Authorities say the pair was selling newspapers... more »

• Mission Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged Play Video

  January 11, 2020 10:52 PM

  MISSION - The suspect in a hit-and-run auto-pedestrian accident turned himself into Mission Police. Eliud Barrera is charged with accident involving injury. Mission Police believe he was behind the wheel of a dark SUV involved in the incident Wednesday. Police say a man walking... more »

• 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 »

• Friends of Man Killed in South Pharr Hit-and-Run Seeking Answers Play Video

  January 3, 2020 11:23 PM

  PHARR – Hours into the New Year, a pedestrian in South Pharr was hit by a vehicle and killed. For the people who knew him, there are a lot of questions. Along the traffic moving on Dicker Road, there’s a spraypaint, a tire mark and a spray painted circle... 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 »

• 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 »

• Woman Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run in San Benito Play Video

  October 3, 2019 5:21 PM

  SAN BENTIO – San Benito police arrested the suspect accused in fatal hit-and-run in July. Officials say 30-year-old Ivonne Guajardo turned herself into custody after a warrant for her arrest was issued. Guajardo is accused of killing 46-year-old Willie Lee Williams on July 21 after hitting him with... more »

• Hit-and-Run Crash Under Investigation in Edcouch Play Video

  October 2, 2019 10:52 AM

  EDCOUCH – The Department of Public Safety is searching for a hit-and-run driver. They're investigating the crash that happened Wednesday at FM 107 and Mile 2 West in Edcouch. Investigators believe the driver fled the scene in a silver Ford Taurus. There's no word on the condition... more »

• 2 Charged in Connection to Deadly Hit-and-Run in Alamo Play Video

  September 12, 2019 4:51 PM

  ALAMO – Two brothers are charged for a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Alamo. Carlos Vasquez-Carrizales is charged in connection with the crash. It happened along Frontage Road in Alamo back in July. Alamo police say Vasquez was driving the car which hit and killed... more »

• San Benito Police Recover Suspect Vehicle Possibly Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run Play Video

  August 1, 2019 11:35 AM

  SAN BENITO – Police have recovered a vehicle possibly involved in a deadly hit-and-run. The crash happened July 21 along Frontage Road, near Stephanie Lane. The victim, 46-year-old Willie Lee Williams, Jr., managed to call 9-1-1 for help after he was hit. He later died. The... more »

• Third Person Connected to Fatal Hit-and-Run in Mission to be Arraigned

  August 1, 2019 11:24 AM

  MISSION – Mission police have a third person in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run which claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. The crash happened early Saturday morning. Police say the victim, Jesus Zamudio Diaz, pulled over along the expressway because of car trouble and that... more »

• Description of Suspect Vehicle Connected to Fatal Alamo Hit-and-Run Released Play Video

  July 29, 2019 3:14 PM

  ALAMO – A description of a vehicle connected to a fatal hit-and-run in Alamo was released. It happened Sunday, July 21 along westbound Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Authorities are looking for a blue, older 2000 – 2005 model, Chevy Silverado truck. They believe... more »

• Suspects Charged for Deadly Hit-and-Run in Mission Play Video

  July 29, 2019 11:50 AM

  MISSION – The suspects involved in a deadly hit-and-run over the weekend went before a judge Monday morning. Officials say 22-year-old Mauro Esparza and 23-year-old Ruby Esparza have both been charged for the accident. The 22-year-old man is charged with accident involving death, a second degree felony, facing... more »

• Motorcyclist Killed in Alamo Hit-and-Run Identified Play Video

  July 23, 2019 12:08 PM

  ALAMO – Police have released the identity of a motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash. Alamo police say 46-year-old Roger Duane Cavazos died Sunday morning. The hit-and-run happened along the westbound I-2 Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Police have not released any details on... more »

• Westbound Frontage Back Open in Alamo Area while Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Play Video

  July 21, 2019 8:57 AM

  UPDATE (1:51p.m.) : The crash scene is now clear. -- ALAMO – Police are on the scene following a fatal hit-and-run wreck Sunday morning. The scene is along the westbound Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says... more »

• Man Charged for Hit-and-Run Involving Golf Cart on SPI Play Video

  July 16, 2019 12:25 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A suspect in a hit and run involving a golf cart on South Padre Island went before a judge Tuesday morning. Gregorio Gonzalez was charged with four counts of accident involving personal injury. His bond is set at $130,000. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported... 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 »

• Harlingen Police Searching for Driver in Hit-and-Run Crash Play Video

  July 14, 2019 5:00 PM

  HARLINGEN- An investigation continues into a hit-and-run crash earlier this month. Harlingen police say it happened just before 9 p.m. July 9, at the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Morgan Boulevard. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Witnesses identified the suspect... 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 »

• Sugarland Woman Sentenced to 11 years for Fatal Hit and Run on SPI Play Video

  April 17, 2019 10:52 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Sugarland woman will spend the next 11 years in a state prison. Daisy Joy Decker, 21, appeared in court Wednesday morning. She pleaded guilty to nine charges including intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault with a vehicle and accident involving serious bodily injury. In 2017, Decker... more »

• Teen Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Charged, Underage Drinking to Blame

  April 15, 2019 2:45 PM

  UPDATE (4/16): A Rio Grande Valley teenager accused in a deadly hit-and-run accident is out on bond. McAllen police say Jorge Luis Garcia was the driver in the crash that allegedly killed Marco Ortiz. According to court records, he told police he allegedly paid a bar employee $40... more »

• Victim in Alleged Hit-And-Run Incident by State Trooper Shooter Speaks Out

  April 8, 2019 7:29 PM

  EDINBURG - The person involved in the first alleged hit-and-run incident by the accused shooter of a Department of Safety State Trooper is speaking out. Victor Alejandro Godinez is charged with three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer set at $1 million for each count. ... more »

• Border Patrol Search for Driver in Smuggling Attempt after Hit-and-Run Incident Play Video

  March 29, 2019 10:31 AM

  MISSION – Border Patrol is looking for a suspected smuggler in Mission. On Wednesday, agents responded to a hit-and-run accident near Shary Road and Military Highway. Mission police told agents the driver of an Audi ran a red light and hit another vehicle. The people in the... 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 »

• Suspects Arrested in Hit-and-Run on South Padre Island Charged Play Video

  March 16, 2019 9:02 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND-Three suspects arrested in a hit-and-run investigation went before a judge Sunday. Lorenzo Johnson, Madison Wheatley and Christopher Hart are all from Waco, Texas. The incident happened Friday night on the 5000 block of Padre Boulevard. A victim was found left lying in a parking... more »

• Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Suspect that Took Life of Cyclist Play Video

  March 11, 2019 6:31 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police say a 79-year-old cyclist is dead after a hit-and-run incident Monday. Authorities say Nicolas Garza was riding his bike along the 5700 block of Padre Island Highway when he was hit. The driver fled the scene. If you have any information, contact Brownsville Police... more »

• Weslaco Police Seeking to Identify Hit-and-Run Driver Play Video

  March 10, 2019 3:49 PM

  WESLACO- Weslaco police are asking for the public's help in identifying a hit-and-run suspect. The driver of a dark colored Chevy Malibu hit another car head-on at the intersection of Pleasantview and Frontage Road. The incident happened January 30th. Anyone with information is asked to call Weslaco... 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 »

• Edinburg Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Suspect Play Video

  August 28, 2018 4:24 PM

  EDINBURG – A search is underway for a hit-and-run driver in Edinburg. Police say a person took off Monday night after hitting a woman off of University Drive. The victim suffered minor injuries. The suspect was driving a black four-door Nissan Altima, police say. If you have information call Edinburg... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver Play Video

  April 26, 2018 6:01 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver. Investigators say the white Ford F-250 hit the back of the First Cash Pawn Building located on the 4200 block of Southmost Blvd. Police says there was more than one person in the vehicle at the time. If you have... more »

• Harlingen Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash Play Video

  September 3, 2017 9:46 AM

  UPDATE: Harlingen police confirm 1 person is in custody. Previous Story: HARLINGEN--Harlingen police are investigating a hit-and-run crash. Police spokesman Larry Moore tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS it happened around 5:45 Sunday morning at the intersection of Queen Sago Drive and Beckham Road. A male was found lying in the ditch.... more »