Maritza Navarro Seriously Hurt in Zapata Highway Collision [Laredo, TX]

Laredo, TX (January 4, 2025) On Thursday evening, 31-year-old Maritza Navarro was hurt and hospitalized after a horrific collision on the southbound lane of Zapata Highway.

According to Laredo Police (LPD), the shocking incident happened at about 6 p.m. near Vicente Street.

Reports say that a white pickup truck struck Navarro, leaving her with serious injuries. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on the southbound lane of Zapata Highway near Vicente Street.

Laredo Police reported that traffic was at a standstill when Navarro and a man stood on the shoulder of the highway. The pickup truck, driven by 27-year-old Kevin Eluid Mora, allegedly veered onto the shoulder and hit Navarro.

Mora initially fled the scene but was detained shortly after at a nearby gas station. He now faces charges for an accident involving serious bodily injury and driving on an improved shoulder. Navarro was rushed to the hospital, where she is being treated for her injuries.

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