x

Edinburg man dies in two-vehicle crash in San Juan

Edinburg man dies in two-vehicle crash in San Juan
10 months 1 week 6 hours ago Wednesday, January 31 2024 Jan 31, 2024 January 31, 2024 10:41 PM January 31, 2024 in News - Local

An Edinburg died after crashing with a semitrailer in San Juan Wednesday night.

The crash happened on Military Highway west of South Stewart Road at around 9 p.m.

DPS Sgt. Maria Hernandez said preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Uplander, driven by 60-year-old Jose Refugio Ramirez, from Edinburg, was stationary at a stop sign.

An International Prostar semitrailer, towing a Truxton Tanker carrying petroleum, was traveling westbound on Military Highway, the semitrailer was occupied by the male driver only.

Hernandez said Ramirez failed to yield right-of-way at the stop sign and attempted to make a left turn onto Military Highway when it collided with the semitrailer.

The driver of the semi was transported to McAllen Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Ramirez died at the scene from his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

More News


Radar
7 Days