Date Set for Trial of Cristóbal Garzes, Accused of Hitting a Man
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The 197th District Court in Cameron County has set the trial date for 28-year-old Cristóbal Stephan Garzes, who faces multiple charges related to the death of 46-year-old David Zapata in Harlingen. Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for October 3, with the jury trial beginning on October 5. The incident occurred on April 29 on Interstate 2, where Zapata was securing a vehicle on a tow truck when he was struck. Authorities allege Garzes fled the scene and was later apprehended by police. He faces charges of intoxication manslaughter, failure to stop and render aid, and possession of a controlled substance, with bail set at $725,000.
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