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Suspect in Intoxication Manslaughter Case Sentenced to 10 Years

6 years 6 months 3 days ago Monday, October 16 2017 Oct 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 5:31 PM October 16, 2017 in News

EDINBURG – A man charged in connection to a fatal crash back in 2014 will serve a 10-year prison sentence.

Leolagario Villegas pleaded guilty earlier this month.

The crash happened on US 281 north of Hinojosa Road near Edinburg.

Israel Romeo Garza, 75, was riding a bicycle when he was struck and killed.

Villegas was charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

In addition to prison time, Villegas also faces a $1,500 fine. 

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