MCALLEN – Last week, an 83-year-old man was hit by a local police unit when he attempted to cross a street in McAllen.

It happened at the intersection of Buddy Owens Boulevard and Taylor Road.

McAllen police reported a Palmhurst police officer made a right turn at the intersection and did not see the pedestrian.

According to witnesses, the 83-year-old was not on the crosswalk at the time.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported noticing some of the crosswalk lights were not working properly.

The city of McAllen did not agree with us.

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