Pharr man dies in crash
December 04, 2009 7:47 PM
PHARR — A Pharr motorist died early Friday morning after ramming into the back of another vehicle at the intersection of Jackson and Ferguson roads.
Pharr police said 29-year-old Jesus Arturo Rodriguez drove his Chevrolet Cavalier into the back of a Mitsubishi Montero and was killed instantly.
The driver of the Montero, 45-year-old Marisela Rangel, of McAllen, was taken to McAllen Medical Center, authorities said. Her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Police did not say whether they believed alcohol was a factor. The crash remains under investigation.
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Martha L. Hernández covers Mission, western Hidalgo County and general assignments for The Monitor. You can reach her at (956) 683-4846.
