A man is in custody following a fatal auto-pedestrian accident in McAllen, which claimed the life of 54-year-old Juan Carlos Garcia.
Man Arrested After Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident in McAllen
A man is behind bars tonight following a fatal auto-pedestrian accident that occurred early this morning in McAllen. The McAllen Police Department reports that the crash happened near the 500th block of North 29th Street at approximately 5:30 AM.
Details of the Incident
The victim, identified as 54-year-old Juan Carlos Garcia, succumbed to his injuries as a result of the crash. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
Eyewitness Account
We spoke to a resident who witnessed the accident. “I got up, I saw through the kitchen and I opened [the door] and the body was already thrown. The body was face down and it was a hard time because more police who were here arrived,” the resident recounted.
Investigation and Arrest
According to McAllen PD spokesperson Joe Morales, the driver responsible …