Tragedy Strikes: 8 Dead and 10 Injured in Brownsville Car Accident
In a tragic incident in Brownsville, Texas, eight people lost their lives, and ten others were injured after a car plowed into a group of pedestrians waiting at a bus stop. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old George Alvarez, has been charged in connection with the incident (The Independent).
Police reports suggest that Alvarez ran a red light, causing his SUV to flip and strike the waiting migrants. He then allegedly attempted to flee the scene but was held down by witnesses until the police arrived (Valerie Gonzalez’s Twitter).
While the motive behind the incident remains unclear, Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda has not ruled out the possibility that it was intentional, with a toxicology report pending (Valerie Gonzalez’s Twitter).
The accident took place near a migrant shelter, and the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville, led by Bishop Daniel E Flores, held a Mass on Sunday night to mourn the loss of life and pray for those affected by the tragedy (ValleyCentral.com).
Brownsville has recently witnessed a surge in migrants, with a number of nonprofits and churches in the Rio Grande Valley offering help and support to those in need (ValleyCentral.com). The incident has left the community in shock, with local law enforcement, city officials, and organizations working to provide assistance to the victims and their families.
John Cowen, who was recently elected as the new mayor of Brownsville (ValleyCentral.com), expressed his condolences to the victims and their loved ones, while also emphasizing the need for continued support and assistance for migrants in the community.
As the investigation continues, the city of Brownsville and its residents remain united in the face of this tragic event, offering support, resources, and compassion to those most affected by the horrible accident.
