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Two juveniles detained after stolen truck rolls over at Laredo bridge
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Angie Bravo , KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two juveniles were detained July 23 after a stolen pickup truck rolled over at a bridge crossing on the 100 block of Santa Ursula Avenue, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene about 7:28 a.m. after immigration agents at the bridge c...
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Key takeaway (KGNS) - Two juveniles were detained July 23 after a stolen pickup truck rolled over at a bridge crossing on the 100 block of Santa Ursula Avenue, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The incident at the Santa Ursula Avenue bridge raises concerns about the safety of Laredo's bridges and the potential consequences of reckless driving in these areas. The fact that the stolen truck was able to collide with a concrete barrier and a taxi before rolling over suggests a high-speed crash, which could have had devastating consequences for the occupants of the taxi and other vehicles in the area. The Laredo Police Department's swift response and the involvement of the Auto Theft Task Force demonstrate the city's commitment to addressing vehicle theft and related crimes. As the investigation continues, it will be important to determine how the juveniles obtained the stolen vehicle and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, particularly given the vehicle's origins in San Antonio and the potential for cross-border crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two juveniles were detained July 23 after a stolen pickup truck rolled over at a bridge crossing on the 100 block of Santa Ursula Avenue, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene about 7:28 a.m. after immigration agents at the bridge c...
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