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The Pharr Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a 26-year-old motorcyclist.
According to a news release, police responded to the intersection of North Jackson Road and West El Dora Road at about 11:45 p.m. Thursday.
Once at the scene, police saw a gray Ford Focus and a blue Suzuki motorcycle that had been involved in the crash.
“The preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Jackson Road, and the motorcycle was traveling south on Jackson Road,” the release read. “The female driver of the vehicle took a left turn heading west on Fern Avenue, into the City of McAllen, and collided with the motorcycle traveling southbound.”
Jesus Flores was identified as the driver of the motorcycle. Hidalgo County Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Jason Peña pronounced Flores dead at the scene. Flores was wearing a helmet, police said.
“The driver of the vehicle, 27, remained on location and is cooperating with the investigation,” the release read. “She is currently not facing any charges.”
Police do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
The police department is asking anyone with any information regarding the crash to contact the Pharr Police Department at (956)402-4700, or Pharr Crimestoppers at 787-TIPS or 1-800-648-TIPS.
