SAN ANGELO, Texas — Jacob Martinez was riding his bicycle northbound in 2018 on a San Angelo road when he was suddenly struck by an oncoming truck.
Driver Clayton Dunn hit Martinez from behind at 6:05 p.m. Nov. 21, 2018 on North Van Buren Street and instead of stopping to help, he continued to drive off.
Martinez experienced serious injuries on site and witnesses called 911 to assess the situation. He was taken to Shannon Medical Center for further assistance but died as a result.
Meanwhile, Dunn kept driving with the bicycle attached to his truck.
Some evidence was left behind on Van Buren and law enforcement were able to find Clayton Dunn Nov. 22 with the help of eye witness statements and home security videos.
Dunn was found with his vehicle on Howard Street and there was additional evidence found by examining his truck.
Approximately two years later on Aug. 17, 2022, Dunn was indicted and found guilty of accident involving death, which is a second degree felony.
He was sentenced to fifteen years in prison on Aug. 18 after Judge Carmen Dusek listened to evidence.
The 51st District Attorney's Office issued a statement to Martinez' family which said, in part: "Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Jacob Martinez for their loss and we are hopeful that this outcome provides them with some sense of closure."
The Attorney's Office was ultimately pleased with the decision for Dunn's arrest and sentencing.
