Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on East Saunders Street in Laredo

Man Killed, Francisco Palacios Arrested after Laredo Pedestrian Crash on East Saunders Street

Laredo, Texas (June 4, 2018) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning in Laredo, according to the Laredo Police Department.
The accident occurred at about 1 a.m. Sunday, June 3 in the 3700 block of East Saunders Street near Loop 20.
Police said the man was struck by a westbound blue Ford F-150 driven by Francisco Guadalupe Palacios, 37.
The victim died in the crash. His identity was not immediately released pending notification of the next of kin.
Witnesses told police that the driver of the vehicle initially failed to stop and render aid but later came back to the scene.
Police said Palacios was taken into custody in connection with the crash.
The Laredo Police Department is investigating the incident.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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