Teenager killed in hit and run

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August 7, 2008 - 8:03PM

EDINBURG -~Law enforcement authorities~are searching for a driver after three teenagers were struck late Wednesday night, killing one.~

Three 15-year-old boys from Edinburg were walking south on Mon Mack Road, just north of Farm-to-Market 1925, around 11:20 p.m. when the~vehicle struck all three from behind, Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Johnny Hernandez said Thursday.

Joaquin Barrios was pronounced dead at the scene and the other two boys were taken to McAllen Medical Center.

Hernandez said one of the teenagers suffered a broken leg. He was unsure about the third teen's condition.

Investigators believe the vehicle was a two-toned grey Chevrolet Suburban, 1985 to 1990 model. Law enforcement authorities expect the vehicle to have front end and windshield damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call DPS at (956) 984-5621.

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