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'It came to me as a spear': McAllen man survives bed frame crashing through windshield
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Jorge Vela , as published by ValleyCentral
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer, John Montemayor, was driving at approximately 65 miles per hour. He was headed to South Padre Island for a relaxing weekend trip when a steel bed frame crashed through his windshield.
A McAllen police officer had a terrifying experience while driving on the expressway. He was headed to South Padre Island for a relaxing weekend trip when a steel bed frame crashed through his windshield. The officer was traveling behind a van at the time of the incident.
The officer, John Montemayor, was driving at approximately 65 miles per hour. Further details about the incident are available from ValleyCentral. The event occurred in Pharr, Texas, and is a shocking reminder of the unexpected dangers that can occur on the road.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from ValleyCentral.
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Category: safety Published: July 18, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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