Christina Bruno Killed and Ignacio Navarro Arrested after 2-Vehicle Crash in Mercedes
Christina Bruno Killed, Ignacio Navarro Arrested after Mercedes Accident at Texas Avenue and West Frontage
Christina Bruno Killed and Ignacio Navarro Arrested after 2-Vehicle Crash at Texas Avenue and West Frontage in Mercedes
Mercedes, Texas (May 11, 2018) – A diver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 47-year-old woman dead on Thursday afternoon in Mercedes has been arrested.
Ignacio Navarro Jr., of Alamo, was taken into custody after the crash that occurred just after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the intersection of Texas Avenue and West Frontage.
According to Mercedes police, Navarro was driving a yellow cargo truck westbound on the expressway when he crashed into an SUV driven by Christina Bruno, 47, of Mercedes.
Bruno was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another woman and three children riding in the SUV were all transported to a hospital. The three minors, of ages 8, 1 and 11 months, were said to be in critical condition.
Police said Navarro fled the scene of the crash but was later found and taken into custody. He was charged with one count of intoxication manslaughter and multiple counts of intoxication assault.
The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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