Case dismissed against truck driver involved in deadly Harlingen crash

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The case against a tractor trailer driver involved in a deadly crash in Harlingen has been dismissed.

Juan Jose Bazaldua Sanchez was facing two counts of manslaughter and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to a crash that killed 28-year-old Angela Galicia and 65-year-old Jesus Trevino. The crash also injured three others, records show.

On June 14, prosecutors filed for dismissal, with records showing the state was "unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt." Judge Ricardo Adobbati granted and signed the dismissal.

The Crash

At 2:20 p.m. Jan 20, 2023, the driver of a commercial trailer, later identified as Bazaldua Sanchez, was traveling eastbound on the 25000 block of FM 106 and lost control. A news release stated the vehicle "jack-knifed" in the middle of the road and three vehicles crashed into it as it was blocking the roadway.

(Harlingen Police Department)

Galicia and Trevino were pronounced dead at the scene.