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Teen killed in racing crash along SW Military Drive; Neighbors say speeding is ‘a huge issue’
By Zaria Oates, Ricardo Moreno, Maria Wence at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio police say they are aware of an ongoing issue with street racing along Southwest Military Drive after the death of a 17-year-old girl who was hit and killed in a crash over the weekend.Residents in the area said the issue stretches beyond one area.Jesse Espitia, whose sister Jeanette ...
Key takeaway Jesse Espitia, whose sister Jeanette was killed in August 2025 after being struck while crossing Southeast Military Drive, said witnesses told him the driver was speeding, even though the crash was ruled an accident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio police say they are aware of an ongoing issue with street racing along Southwest Military Drive after the death of a 17-year-old girl who was hit and killed in a crash over the weekend.Residents in the area said the issue stretches beyond one area.Jesse Espitia, whose sister Jeanette ...
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