A hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning in Hidalgo County resulted in the death of a motorcyclist from Edinburg, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on FM 88, south of Mile 20. DPS reported that 55-year-old Elias Cruz was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound when he slowed to turn into a private drive. A gray Dodge Durango traveling behind him failed to control its speed and collided with Cruz’s motorcycle, then fled the scene.
Cruz sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Authorities later located the suspect vehicle on Mile 19, east of FM 88, near the crash site.
DPS is urging anyone with information regarding the driver of the Dodge Durango to contact their office at 956-565-7600. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.