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Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with deadly hit-and-run crash
By Spencer Heath at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Bexar County jurors found a 41-year-old man guilty and later sentenced him to a decade in prison following a deadly hit-and-run crash more than two years ago, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Acosta was convicted of causing a deadly collision, which is considered...
Key takeaway Acosta was sentenced Wednesday inside Bexar County’s 290th Criminal District Court.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The sentencing of Jonathan Acosta to 10 years in prison brings closure to the family of Raul Pena Jr, who lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run crash on the Loop 1604 access road. This case highlights the need for increased safety measures along San Antonio 's roads, particularly in areas with high pedestrian traffic. The fact that Pena was walking home from a movie theater with his son when the crash occurred underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians in our community. As the city continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that local authorities prioritize pedestrian safety and implement measures to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. The use of surveillance footage and witness testimony in identifying Acosta also demonstrates the importance of community engagement and cooperation with law enforcement in bringing criminals to justice.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Bexar County jurors found a 41-year-old man guilty and later sentenced him to a decade in prison following a deadly hit-and-run crash more than two years ago, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Acosta was convicted of causing a deadly collision, which is considered...
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