Three-vehicle crash east of Edinburg leaves one in coma, another flees on foot

Seen is the white 2007 Chevrolet Silverado involved in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Edinburg. The driver of the truck fled on foot, according to DPS. (Courtesy photo)

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday and left one person in a coma while another ran from the scene.

According to DPS, the crash happened around 8:10 p.m. on Alamo Road, south of Texas Road and east of Edinburg, where one man was traveling northbound in a white 2007 Chevrolet Silverado behind a Toyota Tacoma.

The release stated that the driver of the Tacoma wasn’t wearing a safety belt when the driver of the Silverado struck him after failing to control his speed.

“The Toyota veered to the southbound lanes and collided with a Ford Van,” the release said.

Seen is the white 2007 Chevrolet Silverado involved in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Edinburg. The driver of the truck fled on foot, according to DPS. (Courtesy photo)

The driver of the Ford Van didn’t have any injuries, but the driver of the Toyota Tacoma did sustain major injuries, was transported to a local hospital and is in a coma.

Police said the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado fled the scene on foot and failed to stop and render aid.

DPS Troopers will continue to investigate the crash.