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Man to serve 6 months in jail after crash killed two Los Fresnos woman
By Montserrat Pagan at MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Rogelio Campos Leal
A Los Fresnos truck driver charged with two counts of criminal negligence homicide was sentenced to six months in jail this Tuesday for a deadly 2023 stop sign crash.
On Sept. 26, 2023, Rogelio Campos Leal, who was 66 at the time the crash, ran a stop sign while driving a 2013...
Key takeaway 26, 2023, Rogelio Campos Leal, who was 66 at the time the crash, ran a stop sign while driving a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck at a high speed.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The sentencing of Rogelio Campos Leal to six months in jail for the deadly crash that killed two Los Fresnos women raises questions about road safety in the Rio Grande Valley. The fact that Leal was driving at a high speed and ran a stop sign, resulting in the loss of two lives, highlights the need for increased awareness and enforcement of traffic laws in the area. The intersection where the crash occurred, on FM 510, is a reminder that rural roads can be particularly hazardous, especially when drivers fail to follow basic traffic rules. As the community mourns the loss of Mauricia Cruz-Rodriguez and Blanca Mauricia Zamarano, it is crucial to focus on preventive measures, such as improved road signage and public education campaigns, to reduce the risk of similar tragedies in the future. The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
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A Los Fresnos truck driver charged with two counts of criminal negligence homicide was sentenced to six months in jail this Tuesday for a deadly 2023 stop sign crash.
On Sept. 26, 2023, Rogelio Campos Leal, who was 66 at the time the crash, ran a stop sign while driving a 2013...
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