Daniel Laureano Killed in Edinburg 18-Wheeler Crash on Frontage Road near Rogers Road

Edinburg, Texas (August 22, 2023) – One person was killed Monday night in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Edinburg, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened shortly before 9:00 p.m., August 21, on northbound Frontage Road near E. Rogers Road.

Police said a beige Chrysler minivan struck the rear side of an 18-wheeler that was traveling northbound on Frontage Road.

The minivan driver, Daniel Laureano, 25, of Edinburg, was taken to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance with major injuries, where he later died.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash and cooperated with the police.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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