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Video shows fiery car crash into Hidalgo County Courthouse
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Francisco E. Jimenez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The vehicle's driver, a 49-year-old man from Edinburg, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The incident involved a red BMW and occurred at around 11:35 p.
A driver was hospitalized after a crash that caused significant damage. The incident involved a red BMW and occurred at around 11:35 p.m. The vehicle's driver, a 49-year-old man from Edinburg, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He will face a charge related to his driving when he is released.
The crash was captured on surveillance footage, which shows the vehicle's approach and subsequent fire. The footage also shows the impact's effect on a nearby eatery.
Further details and footage of the incident are available from the source, including the extent of the damage and the driver's identity as Jesus Maria Alaniz Jr.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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