Three UTRGV student athletes charged in Edinburg hit-and-run

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg police are investigating a hit-and-run that left one cyclist hospitalized Tuesday evening.

The hit-and-run happened around 9 p.m. Tuesday on the intersection of 21st Avenue and University Drive, according to police.

The cyclist was transported to an area hospital where he remains in serious condition.

Witnesses in the area reported to police of a gray Chevy Silverado that left the scene without rendering aid to the cyclist.

Three teens face charges in relation to the accident, police say.

One suspect admitted his involvement in the accident and cooperated with police to locate the other teens involved in the hit-and-run.

The driver of the Chevy, Robert Brown, 19, was charged with an accident involving serious bodily injury.

Two passengers Juan Taylor, 19 and Jaeden Servantez, 18, were both charged with failure to report a felony.

All three teens are confirmed to be student athletes at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, according to Jonah Goldberg, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications & Championships at UTRGV.

UTRGV Athletics released a statement regarding the incident.

We are aware of the situation involving three of our student-athletes. We are in the process of gathering information and will take appropriate action if necessary.

We will have no further comment at this time.

The suspects are scheduled to be arraigned at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Edinburg Municpal Court.