BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the identity of a teacher killed in a crash at a Montessori school in Northwest Bexar County.
Alexia Rosales, 22, died in a crash during pickup hours after a holiday performance at the school, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
A cause and manner of death was not immediately available Friday morning.
The Excelled Montessori Campus is closed as grief and trauma counselors were available to families and faculty, according to a spokesperson for the school.
The school is currently raising funds for the Rosales family.
“Yesterday, we lost someone truly special. Alexia Rosales, a beloved teacher at Excelled Montessori, passed away in a tragic accident. Alexia wasn’t just a teacher—she was a bright light in all our lives. Her smile, laughter, and boundless love for the children and everyone around her made our school feel like a second home.Her impact on our community is immeasurable, and her absence leaves a hole in our hearts. As we grieve, we want to come together to support her family in this incredibly difficult time.”
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BCSO said Friday that all of the children were one year old. Another woman, 23, was also taken to the hospital.
A fire chief with the Bexar County Emergency Services District 4 said in an email to KSAT that on top of those transported to the hospital, one adult and two children were treated and released on the scene.
BACKGROUND
The crash happened just after 4:15 p.m. Thursday in the 27500 block of Interstate 10 near Fair Oaks Ranch Parkway.
After a parent loaded her kids into a vehicle, she accelerated into another car, ramming both vehicles through a fence.
The teacher and the group of children were in a playground on the other side of the fence, and they were pinned under the car, Salazar said.
Salazar said the five children were taken to the hospital, and their conditions are unknown. All family members were notified of the incident.
According to a spokeswoman for Excelled Montessori, another teacher was also injured in the crash and is currently at a local hospital.
The driver who caused the crash may have a medical history that could have led to the crash, Salazar said. She was not believed to be intoxicated.
Salazar said it is unclear if any charges will be filed against the driver at this time.
The spokeswoman for Excelled Montessori released a statement regarding the incident:
“It is with profound sadness that we share news of a tragic vehicle accident that occurred on our campus today, claiming the life of one of our beloved teachers and injuring several of our students.
Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and loved ones impacted by this unimaginable loss. The Excelled Montessori community is united in grief, and we are committed to providing all the support and resources needed during this difficult time.
We are working closely with local authorities as they investigate this incident and will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of the children in our care as well as our staff and families.
Counseling and support services are being made available to anyone in need. We ask for your thoughts and prayers for everyone affected and respectfully request privacy for the families as they navigate this devastating time.”
The spokeswoman added the campus will be closed Friday “as the school deals with this unimaginable tragedy.”
KSAT will update this story as more information becomes available.