Robert Brown and 2 Others Arrested after Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on 21st Avenue [Edinburg, TX]

1 Person Injured in Edinburg Bicycle Accident on 21st Avenue and University Drive

EDINBURG, TX (September 5, 2024) – Tuesday night, authorities arrested Robert Brown and 2 others after a crash on 21st Avenue.

Reports said that the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on 21st Avenue and University Drive.

According to witnesses, a gray Chevy Silverado struck a cyclist and fled the scene without assisting. 

One suspect came forward, admitting involvement in the hit-and-run and assisting police in identifying the other teens involved.

Jonah Goldberg, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, confirmed that all three teens are student-athletes at UTRGV.

The cyclist was taken to a local hospital and is in serious condition.

Meanwhile, three teenagers faced arraignment on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the hit-and-run incident. The driver, 19-year-old Brown, was charged with causing an accident resulting in serious bodily injury and failing to report the incident. His bond was set at $60,000.

Two passengers, Juan Taylor, 19, and Jaeden Servantez, 18, were also charged with failing to report a felony. Both received a bond of $10,000 each.

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What’s Next after the Arrest of Robert Brown

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.

To avoid any involvement in serious accidents, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.

“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.