Vanessa Esparza Killed in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on Vance Jackson

San Antonio, Texas (January 17, 2023) – The woman who was killed Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in San Antonio has been identified as 29-year-old Vanessa Esparza, according to the medical examiner.

The fatal crash happened around 10:45 a.m., January 15, on Vance Jackson.

Authorities said Esparza was driving a mustang when she pulled out onto the roadway from an apartment building driveway, and her car was T-boned by an oncoming Jeep.

Esparza was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where she later died.

The driver and passenger of the Jeep stayed at the scene. They are not expected to face charges.

The crash remains under investigation.

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