Troy Hack ID’d as Man Killed in Hidalgo County Pedestrian Accident at West Cano Street and 10th Avenue

Hidalgo County, Texas (July 11, 2023) – The man who died after he was struck by a vehicle on Monday morning in front of the Hidalgo County Courthouse has been identified as 55-year-old Troy Walter Hack of Edinburg.

The deadly crash happened at around 8:36 a.m. Monday, July 10, at the intersection of West Cano Street and 10th Avenue.

Police said Hack was crossing the street when he was struck by a truck tractor that was heading southbound. It remains unclear whether Hack was within a designated crosswalk.

The truck driver stopped at the scene and rendered aid to Hack.

Hack was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

ommon Causes of Automobile Accidents

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