Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Witness testimonies continue in deadly Harlingen crash trial

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Witnesses continued to testify Wednesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapta in a July 2025 crash on the expressway in Harlingen.

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  1. Valley Central

    'I saw my boss’s body in half': Witnesses testify in fatal Harlingen crash trial (opens Valley Central)

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    BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in a July 2025 crash in Harlingen. A jury was selected Monday to hear the case.

  2. Valley Central

    Witness testimonies continue in deadly Harlingen crash trial (opens Valley Central)

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    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Witnesses continued to testify Wednesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapta in a July 2025 crash on the expressway in Harlingen.

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