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DPS identifies victim in deadly Edinburg crash

1 month 3 weeks 15 hours ago Sunday, March 17 2024 Mar 17, 2024 March 17, 2024 2:55 PM March 17, 2024 in News - Local

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash in Edinburg that left one person dead.

DPS Sgt. Maria Hernandez said 34-year-old Sergio Alejandro Padilla-Luna died Saturday night after colliding with a second vehicle on FM 1925 and Tower Road.

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Hernandez said a Dodge Ram Pickup, occupied by a man, woman and three children, was traveling westbound on FM 1925 when they attempted to turn left on Tower Road.

A Chevrolet Trailblazer, occupied by Padilla-Luna, was traveling behind the Dodge when he failed to control his speed and collided with the truck.

Hernandez said the occupants in the Dodge were not transported to a hospital, and Padilla-Luna died at the scene from his injuries.

Hernandez said alcohol may have contributed to the crash, and a toxicology report is pending. The crash remains under investigation.

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