Brownsville motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole

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The Texas Department of Public Safety says a 39-year-old man died on Monday morning after crashing into a utility pole.

A news release said the crash happened at 12:22 a.m. on FM 1732 east of New Carmen Avenue in Brownsville.

Preliminary investigation revealed the rider of a black/gray 2024 Suzuki motorcycle traveling eastbound on FM 1732 east of New Carmen Avenue failed to travel in a single lane, veered off the roadway and hit a utility pole.

Juan Pablo Oropeza Bellavia, of Brownsville, died.

DPS continues to investigate the crash.