Basic Facts

Crash date: July 25, 2026

Crash location: Interstate 2 near Border Road in Alamo, TX

People involved:

  • Misael Mejia Jr., 20
  • Unidentified passenger, 17

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Alamo, TX — July 25, 2026, Misael Mejia Jr. was injured in a single-vehicle accident just before 4 a.m. on Interstate 2/U.S. Highway 83.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2024 GMC Canyon was heading south when it crashed into a median barrier near Border Road.

Driver Misael Mejia Jr., 20, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The 17-year-old boy riding with him suffered minor injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Hidalgo County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

As this point, we don’t know why this pickup left the road. Maybe the driver was distracted or fatigued. Maybe he swerved to avoid another vehicle. Maybe the GMC had a problem with its throttle or brakes. Authorities should sort out what happened on I-2 so the GMC driver and his family don’t have to live with these maybes.

Investigators should reconstruct this accident using vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and available video footage. Cell phone records could show if the driver was texting or interacting with an app at the time, but a qualified expert should examine the pickup if authorities suspect a mechanical issue contributed to this crash.

This investigation should answer any lingering questions the family has about this accident.

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