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• Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules

  December 1, 2025 3:18 PM

  Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements. The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the... more »

• Cyclist hospitalized following crash involving Brownsville police unit Play Video

  November 24, 2025 4:12 PM

  A bicyclist was hospitalized Monday following a crash involving a Brownsville police unit, according to police chief Felix Sauceda. The crash happened at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, near the intersection of Roosevelt and 15th streets. The cyclist was hospitalized with minor injuries, Sauceda said. The incident is... more »

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

  September 23, 2025 10:11 PM

  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... more »

• Records: Glass pipe with traces of meth found in vehicle of Edinburg hit-and-run driver Play Video

  September 23, 2025 9:32 PM

  A broken glass pipe with meth was found in the vehicle of a man accused of fleeing the scene after crashing into a light pole in Edinburg early Sunday morning, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Charles Jacob Parkinson, 29 was charged on Sunday following... more »

• Man charged in crash that knocked down light pole in Edinburg Play Video

  September 20, 2025 9:43 AM

  **This story has been updated throughout** A man has been arrested for suspected drunk driving after crashing into a light pole and leaving the scene in Edinburg, according to a news release. A city spokesperson said 29-year-old Charles Parkinson was arraigned on Sunday and charged with driving while... more »

• Willacy County Sheriff's Office working major crash involving truck, farm tractor

  September 6, 2025 1:21 PM

  The Willacy County Sheriff's Office is working the scene of a major crash on West Highway 186, west of FM 3142. The sheriff's office said the crash involved a pickup truck and a farm tractor. Raymondville Fire Chief Oscar Gutierrez said a black truck was traveling on Highway... more »

• Man freed from vehicle following crash near Alton Play Video

  July 3, 2025 9:44 AM

  A man was freed from a vehicle following a three-vehicle crash near Alton, according to Alton Fire Chief Gustavo Ramirez. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Alton Fire Department responded to the crash at Monte Cristo Road and Inspiration Road. Ramirez said the man was taken... more »

• Alamo man sentenced for leading authorities in high-speed chase involving human smuggling

  July 1, 2025 2:38 PM

  An Alamo resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting undocumented migrants and leading authorities in a vehicle pursuit, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The news release said 37-year-old Margarito Llanes pleaded guilty April 22 and was sentenced to... more »

• Willacy County Sheriff's Office searches for driver who fled scene of crash Play Video

  June 26, 2025 12:08 PM

  The Willacy County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who fled the scene of a crash in Raymondville. The sheriff's office said they, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Raymondville police, responded to the crash in the area of Highway 186 and County Road 335.... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in Mission crash Play Video

  June 8, 2025 4:24 PM

  An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died in a Sunday crash, according to the Mission Police Department. The crash was reported Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. at the 2200 block of East Griffin Parkway. According to Mission police spokesman Jorge Rodriguez, the crash involved a motorcyclist and... more »

• Brother of driver accused of killing Pharr boy apologizes during wrongful death lawsuit trial Play Video

  May 20, 2025 8:51 PM

  The brother of the man accused of killing an 8-year-old boy in Pharr apologizing to the victim's family during the first day of the trial in a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Caleb Ramirez filed the lawsuit after a Hidalgo County grand jury declined to indict the driver... more »

• Man arrested in connection to hit-and-run at McAllen mud pit Play Video

  February 25, 2020 6:28 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police have made an arrest after a hit and run crash left a young woman seriously hurt. According to an affidavit, Juan Manuel Ocanas is charged Monday with an accident involving personal injury, a third degree felony. Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies say he admitted to fleeing... more »

• Trial expected to begin for man accused in deadly 2018 crash in Edinburg Play Video

  February 25, 2020 6:26 PM

  EDINBURG – A trial is expected to get underway Wednesday for an Edinburg man charged in connection to a 2018 crash that killed three people. Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday in the case of 21-year-old Luis Javier Gonzalez. He’s facing three charges of intoxication manslaughter and one count of... more »

• DPS: Family not wearing seatbelts at the time of fatal crash in Willacy Co. Play Video

  February 20, 2020 8:40 AM

  A woman is dead following a rollover accident at 7:30 a.m. Thursday on F.M. 1420 north of County Road 800 in Willacy County. According to the release sent by the Department of Public Safety, Sandra Patricia Diaz, 30, died at the scene. After investigation DPS concluded a red... more »

• 19-year-old remains in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash in Starr County Play Video

  February 12, 2020 5:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – One person remains in critical condition following a three-vehicle crash in Starr County. It happened Tuesday morning on Highway 83. No word yet on how it happened. One of the vehicles was a tractor trailer. The 19-year-old hospitalized is being treated at McAllen Medical... more »

• 8-year-old Dies in RGC Crash Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:52 PM

  Rio Grande City - Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Saturday morning. RGC police say a SUV collided with a garbage truck just after 3 a.m. on Highway 83. A 34-year-old female driver and a 8-year-old girl were taken to the hospital. The child did... more »

• Driver Flees After Multi-City Chase Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:43 PM

  MISSION - The Department of Public Safety is looking for a driver who led troopers on a multi-city chase Saturday evening. A DPS spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a DPS trooper tried stopping the driver in the city of Mission for a traffic violation. The person behind the wheel... more »

• Valley hospitals see more ATV accidents involving children Play Video

  February 4, 2020 10:26 PM

  PHARR – Two teens were sent the hospital after their ATV ended up in a drainage canal Monday. One of them was air lifted to San Antonio in critical condition. Doctors at McAllen Medical Center say too many people are getting hurt riding the sports vehicles, adding often the... more »

• 2 McAllen women killed in crash near Progreso Play Video

  February 4, 2020 7:52 PM

  NEAR PROGRESO – Two women are dead following a crash involving a truck near Progreso. The Department of Public Safety was called to the scene at approximately 6:45 p.m. Tuesday on the Military Road, west of FM 88. A preliminary investigation revealed a Honda Accord, occupied by a... more »

• Brownsville ISD officer involved in deadly crash in Matamoros likely not at fault Play Video

  January 29, 2020 10:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Two Rio Grande Valley families grieving the loss of their sons killed in a crash in Matamoros. A third person, a Brownsville Independent School District police officer, was also in the wreck; he was injured in the crash. At around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Jonathan Amaro, the... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer recovering in Matamoros following deadly crash Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is recovering in Matamoros after he was involved in a crash which left two people dead. Brownsville ISD confirmed Jonathon Amaro was involved in an accident early Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the two passengers killed were traveling... more »

• Mission Police Searching for Suspect Vehicle Involved in Hit-and-Run

  January 8, 2020 8:32 PM

  MISSION – Mission police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash. Authorities responded to the incident at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday at the 3200 block of Francisco Street. The 20-year-old male victim suffered a broken leg. Police are looking for... more »

• Mission Man Hit by Vehicle along Conway Ave in Induced Coma Play Video

  January 3, 2020 6:33 PM

  MISSION – A Mission man hit by a car is now in an induced coma. Officials say 85-year-old Lorenzo Reyna was struck just after 8 p.m. Thursday. He was crossing the street near 5 th Street and Conway Avenue. “We’re investigating the speed, of course. He didn’t use... more »

• Pharr Man Facing DWI, Evading Arrest Charges following Chase in McAllen Play Video

  January 2, 2020 12:07 PM

  MCALLEN – A 36-year-old is facing DWI and evading arrest charges after leading the Department of Public Safety on a chase in McAllen early Thursday morning. Around 5:15 a.m. near 10 th Street and Pecan Boulevard, a state trooper attempted to stop Joe Omar Guerrero, of Pharr, for a... more »

• DPS Seeking Information on Suspect Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run near Alton Play Video

  January 1, 2020 7:21 PM

  NEAR ALTON – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Hidalgo County. It happen south of Alton around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Ronald Barker of Mission. DPS says he was walking along La Homa Road, south of Mile 9,... more »

• Man Killed in Brownsville Auto-Pedestrian Crash Identified Play Video

  December 31, 2019 5:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The man killed in an auto-pedestrian crash in Brownsville over the weekend has been identified. Police say 39-year-old Rolando Refugio was walking along the 2000 block of Minnesota Avenue on Saturday when he was hit by a car. He later died. The driver of the vehicle... more »

• Man Killed In One-Vehicle Crash Play Video

  November 30, 2019 10:36 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash in Willacy County. It happened Friday just before 7:00 p.m. According to DPS, a 2009 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on FM 2099 when the driver veered off the road. The... more »

• Police Searching for Driver Who Fled Rollover Accident in Rio Grande City Play Video

  November 28, 2019 12:32 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of an accident in Rio Grande City. It happened early Wednesday morning near Garcia and Ash streets. Police say a Ford F-150 was found flipped over with no one inside. A witness said... more »

• Attorney of Driver Accused in Fatal Ambulance Crash Requests Drug Test for Client to Work Play Video

  November 19, 2019 5:41 PM

  EDINBURG – A man accused in a fatal accident last December wants to work. Mitchell Garcia Treviño is currently waiting for his trial. His attorney requested a drug test. Treviño has been out on bond since July. He's accused of driving drunk when he crashed into a... more »

• Fatal Crash Under Investigation in North Edinburg Play Video

  November 15, 2019 10:35 PM

  EDINBURG - A deadly crash investigation is underway in Edinburg. It happened Friday just before 5 p.m. on North Salinas Street. According to the authorities, one man died. They are trying to find out how many vehicles may have been involved in the crash. more »

• Rollover Accident Under Investigation Play Video

  November 10, 2019 11:11 PM

  EDINBURG - Edinburg Police are investigating a rollover crash. It happened on Sunday at the intersection of Highway 281 and Chapin. Edinburg Police and Fire Department were on the scene. Police said the driver of the truck lost control before it flipped over. ... more »

• Weslaco Police Identify Victim in Crash Linked to Homicide Investigation Play Video

  November 8, 2019 5:30 PM

  WESLACO – Police identified the victim involved in a deadly crash turned murder investigation in Weslaco. Officials say before the crash 59-year-old Dr. John Dominguez was held at gunpoint in an attempted aggravated robbery, caught on surveillance camera in the area of Utah Avenue. The video released by... more »

• Authorities Identify Driver Killed after Crashing into San Benito Canal Play Video

  October 28, 2019 9:42 PM

  SAN BENITO – A crash in San Benito claimed the life of a man Monday night. It happened approximately at 7:07 p.m. on Hudson Road near Sam Houston Boulevard. The Department of Public Safety identified the driver as 55-year-old Ubence Ruben Hernandez of McAllen. Hernandez occupied the... more »

• Deadly Sullivan City Accident Under Investigation Play Video

  October 12, 2019 10:02 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY - Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed Saturday morning. Police Chief Richard Ozuna says the man was with a group of people crossing Highway 83 near FM 886 around 6:30 a.m. A driver hit him, and he was pronounced dead... more »

• Pre-trial Hearing Expected for Man Accused of Human Smuggling Play Video

  October 4, 2019 10:26 PM

  ALAMO – The case against an accused human smuggler is moving forward. Authorities say Nathan Tamez crashed into an Alamo home after he was shot back in June. Two people in the country illegally were allegedly in the vehicle Tamez was driving. The shooters were never found.... more »

• Hit-and-Run Crash Under Investigation in Edcouch Play Video

  October 2, 2019 10:52 AM

  EDCOUCH – The Department of Public Safety is searching for a hit-and-run driver. They're investigating the crash that happened Wednesday at FM 107 and Mile 2 West in Edcouch. Investigators believe the driver fled the scene in a silver Ford Taurus. There's no word on the condition... more »

• Weslaco Man Frustrated Over High Wrecker Bill for Towing Car 10 Miles Play Video

  August 27, 2019 6:49 PM

  WESLACO – Oftentimes, if you’re in a crash, you are going to be at the disposal of the officers trying to clear the roadway. In the matter of an instant, on Friday, Johnathan Bulnes lost control on the road and rear-ended another vehicle. He says a state trooper... more »

• Overnight Crash Under Investigation in McAllen

  August 25, 2019 4:56 PM

  MCALLEN- An overnight crash is under investigation in McAllen. It happened early Sunday morning near the intersection of 10th Street and Hackberry Avenue. A black truck was seen with heavy front-end damage, another vehicle was flipped on its side. It's unclear if anyone was hurt, or if... more »

• Brownsville Police Look to Identify Man Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Crash Play Video

  August 15, 2019 1:11 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police in Brownsville are working to identify a man killed early Monday morning after being hit by a car. Police spokesperson Melissa Gonzalez says the accident happened around 2 a.m. near International and Southmost boulevards. She says the driver involved did stop to help and will... more »

• Charges Filed Against Person Involved in Alamo Chase Play Video

  August 2, 2019 5:49 PM

  ALAMO - New information on a shootout and c hase on Tower Road. One of the two vehicles involved crashed into the dining room of a home in Alamo in June. Federal prosecutors are now filing charges against Nathan Lee Tamez. Tamez is accused of... more »

• Motorcyclist Killed in Alamo Hit-and-Run Identified Play Video

  July 23, 2019 12:08 PM

  ALAMO – Police have released the identity of a motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash. Alamo police say 46-year-old Roger Duane Cavazos died Sunday morning. The hit-and-run happened along the westbound I-2 Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Police have not released any details on... more »

• Brownsville Teacher Survives Deadly Crash near Victoria

  July 20, 2019 9:31 PM

  UPDATE (7/22): A Brownsville school teacher survived a deadly crash near Victoria over the weekend. The Brownsville Independent School District superintendent identified her as Edna Rodriguez, a third grade teacher at El Jardin Elementary. She lost five family members in the crash, including her two children, her husband... more »

• Traffic Alert: Weslaco Accident Slowing Down Traffic on I2

  June 22, 2019 4:47 PM

  WESLACO - Law enforcement is at the scene of what appears to be a two vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on I2 west of Texas Blvd. Photos shot by CHANNEL 5 NEWS crews show a grey car on its hood, and a silver truck crashed into the guardrail. ... more »

• 6th Suspect Charged in Hidalgo Co. Shooting Incident, More Arrests Possible Play Video

  June 6, 2019 6:48 PM

  EDINBURG – A sixth person tied to last week’s Hidalgo County shooting was arrested Wednesday. Twenty-eight-year-old Jose Mario Cardona-Benitez was arraigned Thursday. He’s facing eight different charges including attempt to commit murder and engaging in organized criminal activity. Each of suspects received a $50,000 bond. The... more »

• Fatal Accident Under Investigation in Edinburg Play Video

  May 26, 2019 4:52 PM

  UPDATE (5/28): Investigator Sarah Rodriguez with Edinburg police confirms the man killed was homeless. She says he was walking in the middle of the street when he was struck. No word if the driver is facing any charges. The investigation continues. -------- EDINBURG – A... more »

• Teen Dead, 4-year-old Injured after Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash Play Video

  May 17, 2019 9:14 AM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A 26-year-old woman is charged after a fatal crash Thursday night. Dayna Louise Salinas is charged with intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. The accident happened on Business 77 south of FM 3168 south of Raymondville. The Department of Public Safety says Salinas... more »

• Woman Hospitalized after Crashing into Cement Truck in Harlingen Play Video

  May 8, 2019 11:48 AM

  HARLINGEN – A woman is in the hospital after crashing into a cement truck. It happened early Wednesday at approximately 12:53 a.m. on the 2600 block of southbound US 77 Frontage Road. Police say the female driver of a black Nissan was traveling southbound when she slammed in... more »

• 2 in Custody after Overnight Chase Ends in Crash Play Video

  May 6, 2019 7:56 AM

  PHARR – Two people are in custody after a high speed chase and crash in Pharr. The chase started around 12 a.m. Monday and ended in a crash at the intersection of Business 83 and Jackson Road. Department of Public Safety arrested one person at the scene. ... more »

• McAllen Traffic Light Out following Crash

  April 29, 2019 8:33 PM

  UPDATE (5/2): A temporary traffic light has been installed at the intersection of 2nd Street and Dove Avenue. This light should alleviate traffic in the area until a permanent foundation and signal is replaced. ----- MCALLEN – A new signal pole and foundation will have to be... more »

• DPS Investigating Fatal Crash near Santa Monica Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:04 PM

  UPDATE (10 p.m.): Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says the driver has been identified as 55-year-old Carlos Naranjo of Lyford. He lost control of a blue Ford Explorer and rolled into a field off of FM-1018. Authorities say he was not wearing a seat belt. ... more »

• Report Details Cause of Deadly Crop Duster Crash Play Video

  April 24, 2019 8:20 PM

  HARLINGEN – A new report confirms why a crop duster went down in Harlingen, killing the pilot. The report by the National Transportation Safety Board explains what happened on April 9. The crop duster was on its way to spray a newly-planted cotton field; the pilot was carrying... more »

• McAllen Man Killed in Fatal Head-on Collision in New Mexico

  April 21, 2019 9:30 PM

  Loving, NM- New Mexico State Police have confirmed the deaths of two Texas men. One of them, was from the Rio Grande Valley. The accident happened in the southern part of the state, when a 19-year-old crossed the center line and hit a pick-up truck. 47-year-old Anthony... more »

• DPS Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash in San Benito Play Video

  April 20, 2019 8:46 PM

  SAN BENITO- DPS Troopers are investigating a fatal crash between an ATV and a vehicle. It happened around 7:30 Saturday night on FM 800 and Oyama Road. According to a preliminary investigation, an ATV disregarded a stop sign, and crashed into a Nissan Frontier. 14-year-old Esela Lerma... more »

• Notre Dame Fire Brings Memories of 1970 Valley Church Fire Play Video

  April 16, 2019 6:10 PM

  SAN JUAN – The fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is out but the damage remains, with only some of the relics, such as the altar and the cross, still standing. This incident is bringing back memories for those who attended St John’s Church, now known as... more »

• Vehicle Crashes into Home following Chase in Brownsville Play Video

  April 16, 2019 10:50 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – A police chase ended with a vehicle slamming into a home Monday night. The crash happened at 17 th Street and Southmost Blvd around 10:40 p.m. A Department of Public Safety trooper was flagged down by a convenience store clerk on International and Southmost boulevard. ... more »

• Victim in Fatal Alamo Crash Identified Play Video

  April 13, 2019 8:43 PM

  UPDATE (4/14) : Alamo Police Chief, Baudelio Castillo confirms the victim in Saturday's fatal crash was 60-year-old Augustine Cortez of Donna. -- ALAMO- Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Alamo. It happened Saturday afternoon near the Val Verde exit on the westbound expressway. Alamo Police... more »

• Multi-Agency Chase in Cameron Co. Ends in Crash

  April 11, 2019 2:23 PM

  UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): The man who allegedly lead authorities on a chase is behind bars. He was wanted in two Rio Grande Valley counties. ----- HARLINGEN – The Department of Public Safety pursued in a chase in Cameron County. The chase ensued near La Feria and... more »

• Charges to be Dropped in 2017 U.S.S. Fitzgerald Collision, Valley Native Killed

  April 11, 2019 11:36 AM

  WESLACO – The U.S. Navy announces plans to drop charges against leadership from deadly collision that killed seven sailors. Gunner's mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez of Weslaco was one of the sailors killed. The U.S.S. Fitzgerald, a guided missile destroyer, collided with a cargo ship off the coast... more »