{"id":407701,"date":"2025-11-27T06:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/407701\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T06:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:06:15","slug":"family-calls-for-change-after-loved-one-fatally-struck-by-suspected-drunk-driver-in-south-side-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/407701\/","title":{"rendered":"Family calls for change after loved one fatally struck by suspected drunk driver in South Side crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Drinking and driving led to the death of 41-year-old Robert Flores Jr. and the arrest of 21-year-old Jason Salazar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The San Antonio Police Department said Salazar fatally struck Flores just after 2 a.m. on Nov. 23 on South Flores Street on the South Side. <\/p>\n

Flores was crossing the street<\/a> from R&J Saloon when he was hit and dragged 150 feet, according to his family.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a phone call not any parent wants to get,\u201d Flores\u2019 father, Robert Flores, said.<\/p>\n

The Flores family held a balloon release in his honor on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust being without him, it\u2019s just been really tough,\u201d Flores\u2019 brother, Johneric Flores, said.<\/p>\n

According to the San Antonio Police Department, Salazar was intoxicated when he was driving and fatally struck Flores. He was arrested and charged with intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle.<\/p>\n

\u201cWitnesses mentioned that he was just going way over the speed limit,\u201d Robert Flores said.<\/p>\n

Salazar made bond and was released from the Bexar County jail within 24 hours of being arrested.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of these people get off easily,\u201d Robert Flores said. \u201cIt needs to start with our DA, you know, getting where he can punish and give them a little more harsher punishment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The family\u2019s balloon release was held across from the saloon, where Flores spent his last moments. The family told KSAT the area of South Flores Street already has a serious issue with speeding, drinking, and driving, making the road more dangerous.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere should be more enforcement, not just during Fiesta [or] special events,\u201d Flores\u2019 uncle, Ramiro Flores, said. \u201cI think this should be a year-round thing with DWI enforcement or any kind of enforcement.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Flores family said they also want speed bumps, a stoplight, or flashing lights installed on South Flores Street near R&J Saloon.<\/p>\n

They will have a plate sale starting at noon on Saturday at 1518 Huron until they sell out. Proceeds will be used to fund Flores\u2019 funeral.<\/p>\n

Related KSAT coverage: <\/b><\/p>\n