San Antonio girl shares story of grief after partner dies in bike crash

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio mom and wife Criselda Galvan stated she realized her and her youthful son’s life would under no circumstances be the exact right after learning that her partner, Anthony Galvan, died in a bike crash.

“My entire entire world arrived crashing down. I did not know what to do, how to respond,” stated Criselda Galvan. “I cannot even set it into phrases. It’s one thing that I wish on no just one.”

Anthony Galvan was 32 a long time old. His spouse reported he started off using more than 10 several years in the past as a way to very clear his thoughts.

“It turned a passion. He fell in appreciate with it,” claimed Criselda Galvan.

Past Wednesday evening, Anthony Galvan was driving his motorbike on the considerably West Aspect on Culebra Street and Alamo Parkway when he crashed into a automobile making a turn. San Antonio police stated he died at the scene.

Could is Bike Safety Awareness Month, and TxDOT spokesperson Laura Lopez said they have observed several comparable mishaps.

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“One-third of bike fatalities come about at intersections,” claimed Lopez.

According to TxDOT, there was a 7 p.c improve throughout the point out in lethal motorcycle crashes in 2021 in contrast to 2020.

TxDOT needs to get the term out about motorbike security with the “Look 2 times for Motorcycles” marketing campaign.

“Drivers generally really do not see a motorcycle, or they misjudge the pace and length,” mentioned Lopez. “Pay extra consideration when changing lanes. Pay extra notice when passing a bike.”

On Sunday, many motorcyclists showed up for a experience and candlelight vigil to honor their friend Anthony.

Criselda Galvan said the aid she and her family have been given since the crash has been mind-boggling and reveals how beloved Anthony was in the motorcycle group.

“He had a quite major heart. He created buddies with everyone that he came in call with. It amazes me how a lot persons went out to assist him,” stated Criselda Galvan. “He was the style of individual that would consider a shirt off his again for you. And he was speedy to enable men and women.”

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Criselda and Anthony Galvan’s 3-yr-outdated son, AJ, will carry on that spirit.

“(Anthony) was a fantastic dad to our son. He loved him a lot more than nearly anything,” claimed Criselda Galvan. “He generally advised me, ‘When I go away this position, I want to depart my mark. I want to make an impression on people’s lives. I know he’s seeking down now, and he can see the effect that he had on so several life.”