Three people killed, two others in critical condition in Edinburg
Edinburg, TX, July 26, 2023 – The Edinburg Police Department is currently conducting a thorough investigation into a devastating collision that occurred on Monday, July 24, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving two persons in critical condition.
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The preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that an alleged drunk driver caused this tragic accident.
The victims of the accident have been identified as follows:
- Luz Aurora Casado (Driver) – 50 years old (Deceased) – from Edinburg
- Maria Guadalupe Zavala Casado (Front Passenger) – 68 years old (Deceased) – Mother of Driver – from Edinburg
- Ellieana Santoy (Back Passenger/Car Seat) – 2 years old (Deceased) – Driver’s Granddaughter – from San Juan
- Shailey Rachel Martinez (Back Passenger) – 10 years old (Critical Condition) – Niece of Driver – from Edinburg
In the Chevrolet Silverado, the suspected drunk driver has been identified as 46-year-old Sheng Li Jiang from Edinburg. Jiang remains in critical condition. He will be facing charges related to the incident.
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The accident occurred in the 2200 block of South Jackson Rd. at approximately 9:14 p.m. Emergency response teams arrived to find a gray minivan with four occupants that had been traveling south and a black pickup that appeared to be traveling north. Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck veered into the minivan’s lane, resulting in a head-on collision. Tragically, the 50-year-old minivan driver passed away at the scene, while the other three occupants were rushed to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Unfortunately, two of them – the 68-year-old female and 2-year-old girl – succumbed to their injuries and passed away. The fourth passenger, a 10-year-old female, remains in critical condition.
The Edinburg Police Department urges the community to remain vigilant about the dangers of drunk driving and to exercise responsible decision-making when consuming alcohol. Prioritizing the safety of oneself and others on the road is of utmost importance.
Let us remember the victims and their families during this difficult time and work together to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.
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