Pharr Woman Melissa Robles Killed in McAllen Bicycle Accident on South 2nd Street

McAllen, Texas (February 20, 2018) – A 32-year-old woman was on Monday morning killed when a bicycle she was riding was struck by a vehicle in McAllen, according to a report by McAllen Police Department.
The accident happened at around 5 a.m. Monday, February 19, in the 1600 block of South 2nd Street.
Melissa Robles, 32, of Pharr was a member of 5AM Wake-Up Ride which is a team of cyclists who participate in a morning ride before work.
Police said Robles was riding her bike on South Second Street when she was struck by a car.
Robles was rushed to a hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
No other injuries were reported from the c crash.
The McAllen Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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