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Driver, Victim Identified in South Flores Fatal Pedestrian Crash as 21-Year-Old Faces Intoxication Manslaughter Charge

Police say DWI officers found the driver intoxicated after the 2 a.m. collision on the 4900 block of South Flores Street.

Overview

  • Bexar County records name the driver as Jason Manuel Salazar, 21, and the medical examiner identifies the pedestrian as Robert Flores, 41.
  • SAPD says Salazar remained at the scene, cooperated with officers, and was arrested after a DWI evaluation determined he was intoxicated.
  • The vehicle was described as a white truck traveling at a high rate of speed that struck Flores as he crossed South Flores Street.
  • SAPD confirmed the arrest Monday morning, and records show Salazar posted part of a $75,000 bond later Sunday.
  • Police characterize the information as preliminary and say the investigation remains active.