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

Records: Hit-and-run driver accused of crashing into Donna bicyclist turns himself in to police
2 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago Tuesday, September 23 2025 Sep 23, 2025 September 23, 2025 10:11 PM September 23, 2025 in News - Local

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 bicyclist, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News.

Andres Deantes Sr. was arrested in connection with the investigation, according to a news release. 

Deantes was identified as the driver who crashed into a bicyclist on September 9 at the intersection of Victoria Road and Business 83. 

The bicyclist was hospitalized in serious, but stable condition, Donna Police Chief Gilbert Guerrero told Channel 5 News.

Deantes arrived to the Donna Police Station on Tuesday morning and told investigators he struck the bicyclist and left the scene without stopping to provide aid, the complaint stated.

In a news release, the Donna Police Department credited the “community’s support” in making the arrest.

“Your cooperation demonstrates the power of working together to keep Donna safe,” the news release stated. “We would like to thank everyone who shared information, submitted tips, and supported the investigation."

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