SAN ANTONIO – A John Jay High School junior who was hit by a truck while walking to lunch in September has died.
Jose Flores III, 16, spent nearly a month in the hospital before he died from his injuries this past weekend. His parents remember him for his heart and sense of humor.
“He was so caring and so helpful,” said his father, Jose Flores Jr. “He was such a good son.”
The crash happened on Sept. 16. The San Antonio Police Department said Flores was trying to get across Marbach Road in a designated crosswalk when he was hit.
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Authorities confirmed to KSAT that the driver in this case will not face charges. However, Flores’ parents still want drivers to be cautious near schools.
“Please watch out,” said his mother, Amanda Saucedo. “Be careful. Be sure there are no kids around. No family should have to go through this.”
Flores’ organs will be donated. His parents said he wanted to be a firefighter, and this is one way for him to still save lives.
On Oct. 15, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, a John Jay alumna, expressed her condolences to Flores’ friends and family in a statement.
“In this difficult time, I know my John Jay community will unite to heal and honor this student who left us too soon,” Jones said in a news release. “This devastating loss underscores the need to prioritize street safety. The City of San Antonio’s Public Works Department is addressing how we can improve safety for our students and prevent such tragedies in the future.”
A private funeral will be held in the coming days for close family and friends.
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