Texas

Juan Vasquez Jr Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Cesar Chavez Rd and Owassa Rd in San Juan, TX

Date of Accident
January 1, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Juan Vasquez Jr
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Cesar Chavez Road, Edinburg, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that killed a teen at Cesar Chavez Rd and Owassa Rd in San Juan, TX on January 1st, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 12:06 a.m. A Toyota Sienna was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed along Cesar Chavez Rd when it collided with a pedestrian attempting to cross the roadway. The pedestrian, identified as 17-year-old Juan Vasquez Jr, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Sienna reportedly fled the scene on-foot. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Cesar Chavez Rd and Owassa Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle traveling at a high rate of a speed collided with a pedestrian before the driver fled the scene on-foot

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