Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Different information continues to emerge regarding the crash

If you are clicking through from Google, see these posts for more recent info:

http://cyclonecross.blogspot.com/2008/06/more-info-on-sundays-fatal-crash-in.html
http://cyclonecross.blogspot.com/2008/06/video-of-aftermath.html
http://cyclonecross.blogspot.com/2008/06/in-closing.html


The following link was posted on drunkcyclist.com

http://www.newschannel5.tv/2008/6/2/992215/Valley-Residents-Killed-in-Matamoros-Crash

Valley Residents Killed in Matamoros Crash

Monday , June 02, 2008 Posted: 08:37 AM

Bicycle Crash


Accident happened during family bicycle tour

MATAMOROS, Mexico - A fatal crash happened in Matamoros during a family bicycle tour. Friends of the victims tell NEWSCHANNEL 5 at least 5 people died.

So far, one of the victims was identified. He's 30-year old Alejandro Alvarez of Brownsville. At least 12 people are hurt. Ten of them are in critical condition right now. Several victims were taken to a Brownsville hospital.

Mexican media reports Jesse Campos of Brownsville was under the influence of drugs, when he tried to drive pass a police car escorting the cyclists, and crashed into a crowd of riders.

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