San Antonio, TX — June 3, 2024, Raul Pena Jr. was killed as the result of a hit-and-run accident at around 1:30 a.m. along Loop 1604.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident occurred along the southbound service road of Loop 1604 North near Emory Peak Street.
According to officials, 55-year-old Raul Pena Jr. was on foot in the area. While there, police say a dark Toyota Tacoma struck Pena, then fled the scene of the accident. Pena sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Authorities say the suspect driver later turned himself in. Authorities say the driver was charged for collision involving death.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
At the very least, it is encouraging to see that there will be an opportunity for justice to be served for the victim’s loved ones, which sadly isn’t always how hit-and-runs end. But just because there is a charge against the alleged runaway driver doesn’t mean that’s all there is to investigate. It’s important to also know why that person ran. There’s often something they didn’t want authorities finding out about. Warrants, drunk driving, drug possession, a stolen vehicle—it’s not that often this sort of thing involves someone who just panicked. There’s likely more to this story, and there could be additional steps needed to truly ensure there is accountability for what happened.
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