A freshman from Robstown passed away Sunday in San Antonio after an automobile accident. Tais Alejandra Hinojosa, 18, was a rear passenger in a Toyota Yaris when a GMC Sierra crashed into the back-end of the Yaris, which in turn struck a Dodge Durango, according to published police reports.
According to police, the driver of the Sierra momentarily took his eyes off the roadway when he reached for something on the floorboard; his vehicle drifted into another lane, causing the crash. Police determined the driver of the Sierra was not under the influence of alcohol or using a cellphone at the time of the accident, according to KSAT 12.
Hinojosa was a pre-social work major at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The campus community is saddened and there has been an outpouring of condolences for Hinojosa on social media.
Some of the comments include:
“Rest in peace my beautiful baby girl. I love you with all my heart, and I always will.”
“I can’t believe you can see someone alive one day and hear they passed the next day. My sincerest condolences to the Class of 2018 of Robstown. Rest in peace Tais Hinojosa.”
“Tais is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. With a beauty that radiated inside and outside of her that made the room light up when she walked in, and everyone knew that. You truly did not deserve this, but I hope you are at peace.”
Diana Bustamante, UNIV instructor, got to know Hinojosa in the Fall semester and says she will be missed.
“Tais was one of my students in First Year Seminar class. She was very sweet, hardworking and determined to achieve her goals,” Bustamante said. “I believe one of those goals, was to become a licensed social worker. It breaks my heart knowing that such a wonderful, young woman is gone. She will forever be in the hearts of those that love her and those she’s inspired.”
Funeral arrangements are pending, but fellow Javelinas are trying to arrange a memorial on campus.
