Deputy Injured in Crash During Chase on Expressway 83 and Los Olmos Creek in Rio Grande City, May 27

Starr County Deputy Injured in Rio Grande City Pedestrian Accident on Expressway 83 and Los Olmos Creek

Rio Grande City, Texas (June 10, 2018)  – A Starr County deputy was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle during a foot chase on May 27 in Rio Grande City, according to the authorities.
The accident happened at around 9 p.m. Sunday at Expressway 83 and Los Olmos Creek.
According to the authorities, the deputy was chasing a suspected, identified as Elmer Mercado, for whom a warrant had been issued.
The deputy was transported to a hospital with fractures to both legs.
Mercado was arrested and charged.
The driver of the vehicle involved was not arrested by the authorities.
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