Oscar Cantu Killed in Pedestrian Accident in Brownsville, TX
Brownsville, TX — January 21, 2026, Oscar Cantu was killed as the result of a car versus pedestrian accident late Wednesday along Padre Island Highway.
Initial details about the accident say that it occurred near the intersection of Dunlap Street, east of North Central Avenue.
According to officials, 49-year-old Oscar Cantu was on foot at the time. In events which are not clear right now, a vehicle struck Oscar Cantu. Emergency responders took Oscar Cantu to a hospital, but the injuries ultimately proved fatal.
The driver remained at the scene, and no charges have been reported at this time. Additional details are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Hopefully this accident gets the attention it deserves. I've seen a lot of pedestrian accidents get swept under the rug because they're often treated like a low priority. If authorities don't take the time to pull phone records, look for nearby cameras, analyze road design, lighting, and signage, and otherwise look at the incident from all angles, something important could slip through the cracks. As such, it's important for families to know that investigators are working to tell the whole story rather than just looking at the most obvious evidence and moving on.
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