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Brownsville man arrested following early Sunday fatal hit-and-run crash
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points Eduardo Hernandez, 24, was taken into custody and charged. The incident involved a pedestrian and a silver 2024 Jeep Wrangler.
A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred early Sunday. Eduardo Hernandez, 24, was taken into custody and charged. He faces counts including failure to stop and render aid. The incident involved a pedestrian and a silver 2024 Jeep Wrangler.
The vehicle was traveling westbound when the crash happened. A witness reported seeing a male pedestrian lying in the road as the Jeep continued on. The driver was later identified as Hernandez.
Further details about the incident are available, including the specific charges Hernandez faces and the location of the crash, which was on a state highway. Hernandez was transported to the Cameron County jail.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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