Antonio Martinez Killed in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on Rigsby Avenue at Covington Road

San Antonio, Texas (April 8, 2021) – A man was killed, and three other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on March 31 in San Antonio, according to police.

The fatal crash happened in the area of Rigsby Avenue and Covington Road.

Police said Daniel Telles was driving westbound on Rigsby Avenue at a high rate of speed and was passing multiple vehicles and gaining distance on an unknown Chrysler that was also speeding.

Telles passed Covington Road and collided with a Chevrolet that was turning eastbound onto Rigsby Avenue.

The Chevrolet driver, Antonio Martinez, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Telles’ passenger, Selena Hernandez, and a third passenger exited the Dodge and left Hernandez’s daughter, 2-year-old Mariah, in the burning vehicle.

Bystanders pulled Mariah out of the vehicle. She was taken to University Hospital with multiple spinal and lumbar fractures. She is currently on oxygen and partially paralyzed on the left side of her body.

Hernandez sustained multiple broken ribs, a lumbar fracture, and a laceration to her right knee. The third passenger sustained multiple broken ribs.

Hernandez has been charged with Endangering a Child. Telles has been charged with manslaughter.

An investigation is underway.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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