Driver charged in fatal Harlingen tow truck collision
A driver in Harlingen has been charged in the death of a tow truck driver, as per records from Cameron County court. Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 28, faces charges including manslaughter and possession of a controlled substance. The incident occurred on July 8, 2025, when Garzez allegedly collided with the tow truck driven by 46-year-old David Zapata, resulting in Zapata's death. Garzez is scheduled for a bond reduction hearing on Oct. 13 and an arraignment hearing on Nov. 4. Reports indicate that after the crash, Garzez did not stop to help Zapata, and there were suspicions of drug involvement based on the substances found in his truck. Garzez mentioned feeling scared as the reason for not stopping after the incident, and authorities conducted a field sobriety test due to suspicions of drug influence.
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