Bishop Police Officer Pedro Velo Dies in Brownsville Motorcycle Accident

Brownsville, Texas (May 22, 2018) – A Bishop police officer was killed when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Sunday evening in Brownsville, according to a local news source.
The crash took place on Sunday, May 20.
According to the news source, Pedro Velo, 24, of Brownsville was riding a motorcycle in his hometown when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the incident.
Velo was transported to a Brownsville hospital where he was pronounced dead on Monday, May 21.
The Brownsville police are investigating the crash.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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