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Fatal crash in Starr County leaves Houston resident dead
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
The Texas Department of Public Safety said a Houston resident died Friday following a two-vehicle crash in Starr County.
The Houston resident was identified as Noelio Garza Pena, 67.
According to DPS, the crash occurred at about 1:40 p.m. Friday on FM 755 south of FM 1017 in La Gloria.
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Key takeaway The agency said a preliminary investigation revealed a silver Dodge Ram towing a trailer, which was occupied by a male driver, was traveling northbound on FM 755.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The fatal crash in Starr County that claimed the life of Houston resident Noelio Garza Pena is a sobering reminder of the dangers that exist on rural roads in the Rio Grande Valley. The collision on FM 755, a route that connects several small communities, highlights the need for drivers to exercise extreme caution when navigating these roads. The fact that the driver of the Dodge 1500 veered onto the northbound lane, leading to the collision, suggests that driver error may have played a role in the crash. As the Texas Department of Public Safety continues its investigation, residents of Hidalgo and Starr counties should be mindful of the potential hazards that exist on these roads and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The incident also underscores the importance of emergency medical services in the region, as the driver of the Dodge 1500 was transported to South Texas Health System McAllen for treatment.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Texas Department of Public Safety said a Houston resident died Friday following a two-vehicle crash in Starr County.
The Houston resident was identified as Noelio Garza Pena, 67.
According to DPS, the crash occurred at about 1:40 p.m. Friday on FM 755 south of FM 1017 in La Gloria.
The agen...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 19, 2026 by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News and curated for The McAllen readers.
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