Driver faces manslaughter charge after man fatally hit on Loop 410 in October

Blanca Torres charged with intoxication manslaughter, manslaughter

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SAN ANTONIO – A woman has been charged after a man was struck and killed in a collision on Loop 410 in October.

Officials said Blanca Torres has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter.

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An indictment alleges that on Oct. 16, Torres was intoxicated when she drove a vehicle into Mauricio Zuniga's vehicle, killing Zuniga.

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Police said Zuniga, 26, had experienced vehicle trouble and was tending to a white Mitsubishi Lancer that was towing a silver Pontiac Grand Am in the 2900 block of NW Loop 410.

Zuniga was on the right shoulder of the westbound lanes working underneath a street light with the vehicle lights on, police said.

As Zuniga was standing along the driver's side of the Lancer, the driver of a black Nissan Sentra, Torres, drove onto the shoulder and struck him, along with the Grand Am and the Lancer.

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Police said Zuniga died after being taken to University Hospital.

Officials said the indictment also alleges Torres recklessly caused Zuniga's death by:

  • Failing to keep a proper lookout.
  • Failing to maintain a single lane of traffic.
  • Driving on the shoulder.
  • Failing to take necessary and proper evasive action to avoid driving the motor vehicle into Zuniga.
  • Failing to apply the brakes in a timely manner.
  • Driving and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
  • Driving and operating a motor vehicle which collided with Zuniga.

The indictment alleges a deadly weapon, the motor vehicle, was used, officials said.