Man Killed in San Antonio Pedestrian Accident on Nacogdoches Road at El Charro Street; Sergio Vasquez Charged

San Antonio, Texas (December 1, 2020) – A man was fatally hit by an intoxicated driver Sunday evening in San Antonio’s Northeast Side, according to police.

The accident happened just after 5:00 p.m., November 29, in the 13400 block of Nacogdoches Road at the intersection of El Charro Street.

Police said Sergio Vasquez, 50, was driving a 1993 Ford Econoline van southbound on Nacogdoches Road when he ran a red light at the intersection and hit a man who was crossing the street in a crosswalk and had the right of way.

The man was taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center, where he later died. His name has not been released.

Vasquez was arrested at the scene and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. He was being held at the Bexar County Jail, and his bond has been set at $75,000.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. If a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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