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In the early hours of Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Edinburg Police Department responded to a serious accident on the 2300 block of West Sprague Street. Shortly before 2 a.m., officers arrived to find a vehicle overturned in a canal. Upon arrival, they immediately jumped into the water and successfully rescued a female passenger who had only sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover.
However, the situation became more urgent when officers noticed a male driver still trapped inside the vehicle. He was unresponsive, prompting officers to perform CPR before rushing him to a local hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Edinburg PD traffic investigators, and authorities are working to identify what led to the accident.
UPDATE: The driver, Carlos Talamantes III, a 32-year-old from Edinburg, TX, tragically passed away last night from injuries sustained in Saturday’s major accident.
The investigation remains ongoing, with preliminary findings suggesting alcohol may have been a contributing factor. This serves as another reminder from the Edinburg Police Department: Make a plan. Get a designated driver or use a ride-share option. Don’t drink and drive.
The officer’s quick response and life-saving actions have been highlighted, with many in the community applauding their dedication.
