Norma Celestino Killed in McAllen Two-Vehicle Crash at Monte Cristo Road and Ware Road

McAllen, Texas (September 16, 2022) – According to the police, an Edinburg woman was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in McAllen.

The fatal crash occurred around 7:15 a.m., September 15, at the intersection of Monte Cristo Road and Ware Road.

Police said Norma Edith Celestino was driving a gray truck when she collided with a tractor-trailer.

Celestino was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the tractor-trailer stayed at the scene to render aid.

The police are conducting the investigation.

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