Man Killed in Harlingen Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 1479 and FM 800
Harlingen, Texas – A man was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash in Harlingen, according to the DPS.
The fatal crash happened around 9:40 p.m., June 9, at the intersection of FM 1479 and FM 800.
DPS said a white Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on FM 800 while a white Ford F-150 Lariat was traveling northbound on FM 1479, approaching FM 800.
The Toyota driver failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign, entered the intersection, and struck the Ford.
The Toyota driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
No further details were provided.
The DPS is investigating the crash.
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