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• Brownsville police arrest man who allegedly fled the scene of a crash Play Video

  April 19, 2026 1:12 PM

  Brownsville police arrested a man was who allegedly fled the scene of a vehicle crash. A viral video on Facebook showed Brownsville police officers pointing their weapons at a truck in the parking lot of a Stripes convenience. Brownsville police officers were near Pablo Kisel when the suspect... more »

• Edinburg police search for driver in hit-and-run crash involving bicyclist Play Video

  March 22, 2026 11:54 AM

  The Edinburg Police Department is searching for a vehicle involved in an auto-pedestrian hit-and-run. The incident occurred on March 20 at around 9:03 p.m. in the 700 block of East Chapin Road. According to a news release, Eric Lee Flores was riding a bicycle and traveling westbound in... more »

• Suspect charged in deadly Alamo hit-and-run crash fled to Mexico prior to arrest, complaint says Play Video

  March 20, 2026 3:45 PM

  The man charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Alamo abandoned the vehicle and fled to Mexico, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Miguel Angel Salinas was charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence on March 13. He is accused of hitting and killing... more »

• Suspected drunk driver arrested following hit-and-run involving bicyclist in Brownsville Play Video

  January 31, 2026 11:29 AM

  A woman suspected of driving while intoxicated was arrested following a hit-and-run involving a 70-year-old male bicyclist in Brownsville, according to Brownsville Police Department spokesperson Abril Luna. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the area of North Frontage Road and Lago Road. Luna said officers responded... more »

• La Feria police: Man killed following officer-involved shooting was driving stolen vehicle

  December 9, 2025 5:29 PM

  The man who died following a Nov. 27 shooting with police was driving a stolen vehicle when he struck a police unit, according to La Feria Police Chief Cesar Rene Diaz. Police have yet to identify the victim. As previously reported, the shooting happened on Nov. 27 at... more »

• Alamo man facing intoxication manslaughter charge in deadly hit-and-run crash in La Blanca Play Video

  November 24, 2025 5:38 PM

  An Alamo man is in custody after fatally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle on Monday evening and fleeing the scene, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Humberto Isaac Garza, 33, is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter and collision involving personal injury or death, DPS said in... more »

• Police: Alton father wanted for murder after targeting family's attacker Play Video

  October 29, 2025 5:25 PM

  The Alton Police Department is seeking the driver accused of intentionally causing a deadly crash. The victim of that crash was identified as a suspect in an assault that involved the driver’s son, according to Alton Police Chief Mark Perez. William Hernandez, 34, is wanted on a murder... more »

• Arrest made in connection with body found near Harlingen Watermill Express

  October 24, 2025 6:48 PM

  A man is in custody in connection with the investigation of a man who was found dead on Monday, according to the Harlingen Police Department. The body of 32-year-old Stephen Miguel Guajardo was found by the Watermill Express at the 1500 block of North 77 Sunshine Strip, according to... more »

• Edinburg intersection reopens following hit-and-run, driver expected to be charged Play Video

  October 14, 2025 10:34 AM

  An intersection in Edinburg has reopened following a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning. The intersection of McColl Road and Rogers Road is now open to traffic after a dump truck struck a traffic light, according to a news release. The news release said a dump truck struck a traffic... more »

• Records: Hit-and-run driver accused of crashing into Donna bicyclist turns himself in to police Play Video

  September 23, 2025 10:11 PM

  EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated on Thursday, Sept. 25 with details of the criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. A 47-year-old Progreso man turned himself in to the Donna Police Department e on Tuesday and identified himself as the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that injured a... more »

• Records: Glass pipe with traces of meth found in vehicle of Edinburg hit-and-run driver Play Video

  September 23, 2025 9:32 PM

  A broken glass pipe with meth was found in the vehicle of a man accused of fleeing the scene after crashing into a light pole in Edinburg early Sunday morning, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Charles Jacob Parkinson, 29 was charged on Sunday following... more »

• Second suspect wanted in connection with manslaughter investigation Play Video

  September 23, 2025 7:31 PM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the second suspect wanted in connection with a manslaughter investigation out of rural Mission. Jose Maximiliano Flores, 32, is wanted for allegedly beating a man with a board during an assault on Sunday, according to a news release. The victim... 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 »

• Driver in deadly Rio Hondo street race sentenced to 4 years in prison Play Video

  August 27, 2025 6:51 PM

  A man received a 4-year prison sentence on Wednesday after he was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a fatal street race that killed one man in Rio Hondo. Daniel Vallejo was hospitalized and arrested following the Nov. 23, 2023 crash that happened on FM 106 east of... more »

• McAllen police search for driver accused in deadly auto-pedestrian crash Play Video

  August 1, 2025 4:25 PM

  McAllen police are searching for a man accused of striking and killing a pedestrian with a vehicle and leaving the scene. Police said the accident happened on S. 10th Street on Friday at around 2:44 p.m. The victim was identified as 36-year-old Juan Nava Hernandez, of McAllen. He died... more »

• Willacy County Sheriff's Office searches for driver who fled scene of crash Play Video

  June 26, 2025 12:08 PM

  The Willacy County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who fled the scene of a crash in Raymondville. The sheriff's office said they, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Raymondville police, responded to the crash in the area of Highway 186 and County Road 335.... more »

• Records identify Mission murder suspect as Valluco gang member Play Video

  June 24, 2025 2:41 PM

  The suspect accused of running over a man in Mission was identified as a Valluco gang member, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. The complaint accuses Caleb Ramos of fatally running over Marcos Macias — also a Valluco gang member — after slashing the tires... more »

• Former Primera commissioner arrested on DWI charge after striking police unit Play Video

  June 7, 2025 5:08 PM

  A former Primera commissioner was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated after striking a police unit, according to Primera Police Chief James Harris III. Harris said Asael Saavedra fled the scene after striking the police unit at the intersection of Carver Road and Wilson Road on Saturday... more »

• What to know about the death of Air Force prep graduate Ava Moore in a crash on a Texas lake

  May 29, 2025 2:53 PM

  DALLAS (AP) — An 18-year-old woman about to begin her first year at the U.S. Air Force Academy was killed when a personal watercraft hit her kayak on a Texas lake over Memorial Day weekend, setting off a pursuit by law enforcement that ended in the arrests of two people.... more »

• Police seeking suspects accused of stealing car from Palmview Whataburger Play Video

  May 27, 2025 10:04 PM

  The Palmview Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating three suspects accused of running over a woman’s foot while stealing her car. The theft happened on Saturday, May 17, at the Whataburger on East Palma Vista Drive at around 2:45 a.m., according to a news release. ... more »

• DPS finds suspect vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run, driver still at-large Play Video

  May 24, 2025 11:19 AM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety has found the suspect vehicle involved in a fatal auto-pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Weslaco, according to DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. As previously reported, the crash occurred on May 18 in Weslaco. A female pedestrian, identified as 27-year-old Cassandra I. Hernandez, was struck... more »

• Residents in Brownsville neighborhood on alert after hit-and-run driver crashes into home Play Video

  May 22, 2025 9:38 PM

  Neighbors on Concord Place in Brownsville are on high alert. On Tuesday evening, a dark-colored truck hit a home, and then crashed into another vehicle before fleeing the scene. The home belongs to Robert Rodriguez, who said he was sitting on the front yard of his home when... more »

• 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 »