A San Antonio man has been taken into custody following a tragic hit-and-run incident that left one man dead and his son saved by his father's split-second decision. Jonathan Acosta, 39, surrendered to authorities and is now facing charges of a collision involving death—this serious offense could lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. As reported by KENS 5, Raul Pena, a 55-year-old father, was walking with his 12-year-old son on the evening of June 3 when the accident happened on Dove Canyon access road at Loop 1604.
Acosta, who had been drinking the night of the fatal incident, left the scene after the collision, his arrest affidavit from KSAT stated, he was ultimately tracked down by Bexar County Sheriff's Office through diligent investigation which included surveillance footage and witness statements along with crucial evidence like fragments of Acosta's vehicle grille at the scene; these bits of wreckage bore the letters "T" and "O," hinting at the truck's Toyota make. County officials pieced together clues leading them back to Acosta's gray Toyota Tacoma, which matched the debris.
Emerging details reveal that Raul Pena had heroically pushed his son to safety in their last moments together, before being struck himself, according to KENS 5. Despite life-saving efforts by emergency personnel, Pena succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital. This detail underscores the heartbreaking sacrifice of a father determined to protect his child at all costs.
Upon his surrender, Acosta reportedly wanted to present his side of the story, stating to investigators, "I want to give my side of the story because I was involved in an accident. There were two males crossing the access road from 1604 going toward the shoulder. I did not see them," as he revealed in a statement obtained by KENS 5. After being booked into the Bexar County jail, he has since been released on bond, his future and the full story of that fateful night await determination in court.
