Emergency responders working at the scene of a tragic car crash in San Antonio.
In San Antonio, Texas, 27-year-old Daniel Telles has been rearrested nearly four years after a catastrophic car crash that killed an 80-year-old man and left a young girl paralyzed. Telles, who was speeding at 89 mph in a 40 mph zone, faces serious charges including manslaughter. The crash has had devastating effects on all involved, with ongoing legal proceedings and community support for the affected families. Telles’s re-arrest occurred after he allegedly removed his ankle monitor.
In a heart-wrenching twist of fate, 27-year-old Daniel Telles has been rearrested in San Antonio, Texas, almost four years after a catastrophic car crash that resulted in the death of an 80-year-old man and left a young child paralyzed. On March 3, 2025, authorities took Telles back into custody after he allegedly violated the conditions of his bond by removing his ankle monitor.
The incident that changed so many lives occurred on March 31, 2021, when Telles was not just speeding—he was rocketing down Rigsby Avenue at an alarming 89 mph in a zone where the speed limit was a mere 40 mph. In a split second, Telles collided with a vehicle driven by Antonio Martinez, and the impact was devastating. Martinez was tragically killed on the spot.
After the crash, Telles’s car caught fire, but miraculously, he and his passenger, Selena Hernandez, managed to escape the inferno. However, what happened next would forever haunt their lives: Hernandez’s 2-year-old daughter was left behind in the backseat. Thankfully, bystanders rushed to the scene and heroically rescued the child, who was later hospitalized. Unfortunately, due to the severity of her injuries, she is now paralyzed.
The fallout from this tragic accident has not only affected Telles and Hernandez, but it has also deeply impacted Antonio Martinez’s family. In their quest for justice, Martinez’s stepson, Roberto Velasquez, felt the weight of losing his beloved stepfather. He mourned deeply, even visiting the funeral home to collect Martinez’s ashes. During this painful time, a local funeral home showed kindness by offering Velasquez an urn free of charge after learning that he couldn’t afford one.
As for Telles, he now faces serious charges including aggravated assault, causing severe bodily injury to a child, and manslaughter in connection to Martinez’s untimely death. He is expected to appear in court on Monday morning. If convicted, he could face an unimaginable sentence—up to life in prison.
Meanwhile, the path for Selena Hernandez has also been a tumultuous one. Following this tragic event, she was charged with severe bodily injury to her daughter by omission. Currently, she is on deferred adjudication until 2034. Fortunately, the Department of Family Protective Services has stepped in, and Hernandez’s daughter is now in a foster family and has even been adopted, allowing her to start a new chapter in her life despite the traumatic events that occurred.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact of reckless decisions. The community is rallying around the families affected, hoping for a just outcome and healing in the wake of such profound loss. As the court date approaches, all eyes will be on the legal proceedings, and the hope remains that justice will be served for Antonio Martinez and all those involved.
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