Teenager Killed, Another Injured After Drunk Driver Crashes into Pharr Apartment on Veterans Boulevard; Jesus Cruz Arrested

 Pharr, Texas (June 29, 2021) – A teenager was killed and another was injured early Monday morning after a drunk driver crashed into an apartment in Pharr, according to the police.

The deadly accident was reported around 3:30 a.m., June 28, on North Veterans Boulevard near West Third Street.

Police said Jesus Cruz, 22, was driving a black Chevy Equinox at a high rate of speed when he crashed into an apartment and hit two teenagers, a 16-year-old and a 12-year-old.

Both teenagers were taken to the hospital where the 16-year-old later died. The 12-year-old had non-life-threatening injuries.

Cruz was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. He will be charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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