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DPS reports fatal motorcycle wreck off Brownsville's Southmost Road
Posted: 04.29.2011 at 3:21 PM
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident in Brownsville.

It all happened off FM 1419 (Southmost Road) when at 3:40 a.m. Friday morning.

State troopers told Action 4 News that the driver of a 2002 Honda motorcycle was going around a curve he lost control ejecting both the driver and the passenger.

The 22-year-old motorcycle driver from Brownsville, whose name has not been released, survived. 

But state troopers said the driver was not wearing a helmet and is listed in critical condition at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville.

Cameron County Justice of the Peace Linda Salazar pronounced 23-year-old passenger Alejandra Reyes dead at the scene.

State Trooper Johnny Hernandez told Action 4 News the investigation is still ongoing. 

Heranandez said alcohol and speed played a factor in this fatal crash.

He said charges could be filed against the 22-year-old driver.

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