Bicyclist killed in Brownsville collision, police say

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bicyclist died after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Brownsville, police said.

Police identified the bicyclist as Jesse Nector Torres, 52.

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At approximately 4:14 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Tulipan Street regarding a traffic collision.

Witness statements and information gathered at the scene indicated that Torres allegedly failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Olmito and Tulipan Street while a Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on Tulipan Street.

According to preliminary information, Torres attempted to avoid the crash but fell off the bicycle and was run over by the Jeep.

Torres was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.