Brownsville bicyclist killed in collision involving Jeep
Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville police say a 52-year-old bicyclist died following a crash with a Jeep Compass.
The incident occurred on Sunday, Oct. 11, at around 4:14 p.m. at the 2500 block of Tulipan Street.
According to a news release, witnesses said the bicyclist, identified as Jesse Nector Torres, failed to stop at a stop sign at Olmito Street and Tulipan Street.
The Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on Tulipan Street when Torres, attempting to avoid the collision, fell off the bike resulting in the Jeep running over him, according to the news release.
Torres was taken to a local hospital and died from his injuries.