Alamo man dies in Donna car crash not wearing seatbelt, says DPS

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that happened on July 4, according to a DPS news release.

The crash occurred around midnight on IH-2 and FM 493 in Donna.

The DPS investigation showed a 2005 silver Nissan Armada, occupied by only the driver, was traveling westbound on IH-2 near FM 493.

For unknown reasons, the Nissan veered off the roadway and drove onto the westbound IH-2 Frontage Road, where the vehicle struck a wooden light pole, and rolled over. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected.

The victim was identified as Pedro Garcia, 45, a resident of Alamo. Garcia died at the scene from his injuries.

DPS Troopers are further investigating this fatal crash.