Angelina Huerta, 5, killed in hit-and-run collision with alleged driver Jose Ricardo Trujillo, 42, at Stuart Place Road and Interstate 2 Westbound Frontage Road in Harlingen, Texas
Child dies, sister hospitalized after morning auto-pedestrian crash
The driver of a gray 2012 Hyundai Elantra, who fled from the crash scene failing to stop and render aid, was apprehended at 11 a.m. at a residence in Primera by the Primera Police Department, according to a Harlingen police press release.
Child Killed in Harlingen Hit-and-Run, Suspect Jailed
The suspect's name and identities of the victim are not yet being released. Harlingen police say the suspect will be formally charged Monday.
Sister injured in Harlingen hit and run released from the hospital
Huerta’s release comes the following day the alleged driver, 42-year-old Jose Ricardo Trujillo was charged with Accident Involving Death (2nd Degree Felony) and Accident Involving Serious Bodily Injury (3rd Degree Felony).
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
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