SAN ANTONIO – A Northside Independent School District staff member died at a hospital after she was hit by a vehicle outside an elementary school on the Northwest Side, according to officials.
The crash was reported around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, 30 minutes before the school day starts at Raba Elementary School in the 9700 block of Raba Drive. The school is not far from Westover Hills and Wiseman boulevards.
An NISD spokesperson confirmed to KSAT Wednesday morning the person hit was a staff member who was struck by a personal vehicle. The San Antonio Police Department later identified the staff member as Donna Wisniewski-Balinsat, 66.
Wisniewski-Balinsat was a day tutor at the school for several years and was previously an elementary teacher within the district, NISD said.
SAPD said Wisniewski-Balinsat was crossing the parking lot when a vehicle, driven by a 32-year-old woman, was making a left turn in an attempt to park.
The driver allegedly struck Wisniewski-Balinsat with both the front and rear tires.
Wisniewski-Balinsat was taken to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead, police said.
SAPD said the driver cooperated with the investigation and no criminal charges are expected to be filed. Its investigation is ongoing.
In a letter to parents Wednesday, Raba Elementary School Principal Cole Bader said counselors will be available to students on campus. Read the full letter below:
“Dear Raba Families,
“I am writing to you this afternoon with an update regarding the accident that took place on our campus this morning. I am saddened to inform you that our staff member, Donna Wisniewski-Balinsat, has died as a result of her injuries.
“Our entire school community grieves the loss of this very special member of our Raba family.
“Please know that we are here for your children and for each other. We currently have counselors on campus from across the District, and we will have extra staff available for as long as it takes to support our students and staff.
“I ask that you keep Mrs. Wisniewski-Balinsat’s family in your thoughts. They are going through an unimaginable time, and I know the Raba community will join me in sending them our support.
Sincerely,
Cole Bader
Principal"
Raba Elementary School Principal Cole Bader
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