Police identify suspect in hit-and-run crash that critically injured cyclist

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Staff Report

Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have identified a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist March 20 in the 700 block of East Chapin Road, according to an update released by the Edinburg Police Department. The investigation continues as the victim remains in intensive care.

A break in the case

Traffic investigators received information at approximately 7 p.m. March 23 regarding a vehicle matching the description previously released to the public. Investigators located the vehicle and confirmed it was involved in the collision.

The investigation led officers to an address in Roma, where they made contact with a male identified as 71-year-old Alfredo Yanez. According to police, Yanez allegedly admitted to being the driver of the suspect vehicle at the time of the crash.

Charges and court proceedings

Police said Yanez is scheduled to be arraigned at 3 p.m. March 24 at Edinburg Municipal Court on a charge of collision involving personal injury or death, a third-degree felony.

The investigation remains ongoing, according to the release.

Background

Police previously asked for the public’s assistance in identifying a dark-colored 1990s Chevrolet Silverado believed to be involved in the crash. The bicyclist, identified as Eric Lee Flores, was transported to a local hospital and remains on life-sustaining medical support following the collision, according to previous reports.

Authorities said the crash occurred at approximately 9:03 p.m. March 20 and that the driver left the scene without stopping to render aid. The Edinburg Police Department had also released video to the public to help identify the perpetrator.

Source — Edinburg Police Department