PALMVIEW, TX — October 04, 2026 A two-vehicle collision at an intersection north of Palmview claimed the life of a 53-year-old Mission man Sunday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Leobardo Garza was killed in the crash at the intersection of FM 1924 and Minnesota Road. The collision also resulted in the death of the driver of the other vehicle, authorities reported.
According to preliminary information from DPS, a 2018 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on FM 1924 while a 2006 Toyota Tundra was headed north on Minnesota Road. At approximately 5:09 p.m., the Toyota driver reportedly proceeded through a red traffic signal and struck the Ford.
Garza, who was driving the Ford, was alone inside the pickup when the crash occurred. The 53-year-old Mission resident was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 36-year-old man from Mission, was also the sole occupant of that vehicle and died at the crash site.
Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety remain involved in the investigation as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
