Overview
- Jose “Joey” Rodriguez, 17, fell from a vehicle during a South Side honking celebration and suffered a catastrophic head injury after the truck hit a curb, authorities and family members said.
- Doctors declared Rodriguez legally brain dead before 4 p.m. on Monday, and his family removed life support on Tuesday, when he was pronounced dead at University Hospital.
- San Antonio police say the case is an active investigation with no arrests reported and have urged people to stay inside vehicles and follow traffic laws during celebrations.
- Rodriguez’s family and friends have organized a benefit plate sale for June 13 to help cover funeral costs and other expenses, and relatives have described him as a hardworking high school junior remembered fondly by his community.
- The injury came as honking celebrations have resurged around Spurs playoff success, prompting the city to boost patrols near Southwest Military Drive and remind fans to celebrate lawfully to prevent further harm.