Maria Macias Killed, Daughter Severely Injured in La Feria Two-Vehicle Crash at Beddoes Road and Business 83; Bedelin Alegria Wanted

La Feria, Texas (January 8, 2022) – A woman was killed and her daughter was severely injured early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run accident in La Feria, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened on January 6, at the intersection of Beddoes Road and Business 83.

Police said a black sedan was coming to a stop at the intersection when it was struck by a white Ford F-150.

The occupants of the sedan, Maria Macias, 37, and her 12-year-old daughter, were severely injured in the crash.

Macias was later pronounced dead at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

The Ford driver, Bedelin Alegria, a Mexican national, fled the scene on foot. He is 5 feet in height, 180 pounds, has short hair, and has a large tattoo on his left shoulder.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with any information in regards to Alegria is asked to contact the La Feria Police Department at (956) 797-3121.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of  Maria Macias. We also wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statutes which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.