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DPS: McAllen man killed in semitrailer crash near Alamo

DPS: McAllen man killed in semitrailer crash near Alamo
1 week 2 days 20 hours ago Friday, December 13 2024 Dec 13, 2024 December 13, 2024 5:18 PM December 13, 2024 in News - Local

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated throughout.

A McAllen man died following a crash near Alamo on Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea, 76, was identified as the man who died after a semitrailer collided with his vehicle Friday at around 1:48 p.m., according to a news release.

The crash happened on Stewart Road and US 281/Military Road.

According to the DPS news release, a semitrailer was traveling northbound on Stewart Road approaching the intersection of US 281/Military Road when it disregarded a stop sign at the intersection.

The semitrailer collided with a Honda vehicle driven by Benavidez-Urrea, who died at the scene, the news release stated.

The driver of the semitrailer was hospitalized. 

Channel 5 News reached out to DPS to find out if the driver of the semitrailer is facing any charges. This story will be updated once DPS responds.

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