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Motorcyclist charged with murder, intoxication manslaughter in Mission crash
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Claudia Torres , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Apolonio Perez, a 39-year-old resident of Mission, is facing charges.
A motorcyclist from Mission has been charged in connection with a fatal crash. The incident occurred over a month ago. Apolonio Perez, a 39-year-old resident of Mission, is facing charges.
The charges against Perez include murder, which is a first-degree felony, and intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, classified as a second-degree felony. Further details about the crash and the charges against Perez are available from ValleyCentral, the local news source reporting on this incident in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Category: safety Published: June 19, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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