Cyclist struck in Edinburg hit-and-run dies, driver's charges upgraded

Cyclist struck in Edinburg hit-and-run dies, driver's charges upgraded

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Charges have been upgraded for a driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash after a cyclist died over the weekend, according to police. The crash occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on March 20, on the 700 block of E. Chapin Rd. Alfredo Yanez, 71, was arrested after the investigation [...]

Bicycle Rider Dies After March Hit-And-Run Crash In Edinburg – 710am KURV

A bicycle rider has died after a March hit-and-run crash in Edinburg. Investigators say the crash happened in the 700 block of East Chapin Road on March 20th. Eric Lee Flores was severely injured in the crash, and authorities say he died on Sunday. Police have upgraded charges against 71-year-old Alfredo Yanez to collision causing serious bodily injury or death and manslaughter. His bond has been set at 400-thousand dollars.