Yesterday morning, in a somber gathering steeped in remembrance and tragedy, a vigil held on the South Side of San Antonio turned tragic when a vehicle struck two children and an adult. According to FOX San Antonio, the family was honoring a relative that sadly passed away in an accident years before at the intersection of Shane Road and Villamain Road. It was around 12:15 a.m. when a vehicle, missing its intended path, ran over the feet of a 9-year-old and an 11-year-old during the vigil.
While the specifics of the incident continue to be investigated, initial reports by authorities indicate the possibility of driving while intoxicated. The driver involved did, however, remain at the scene and cooperated with the ongoing investigation. KSAT reports that an SAPD Sergeant confirmed all injuries are non-life-threatening, with the two children suffering from injuries to their feet, and the adult woman sustaining a bump to her eyebrow.
The incident adds a harrowing chapter to the history of what locals call the 'Ghost Tracks,' a site already marred by urban legends and prior traffic fatalities. The significance of the location is rooted in a purported early 20th-century school bus accident, a story that has been largely debunked yet continues to color the local lore of the region. Despite the myth's unraveling, the intersection remains a poignant landmark for the community, bringing to fore the ever-present specter of past heartaches and current sorrows.
