Texas mother of five, 28, is struck and killed by female driver outside her house after defending daughter, 11, from bullies who showed up outside to torment youngster
- Ashley Lopez, 28, was in the middle of an argument defending her daughter
- Pennie Gomez left the fight, got into a car and intentionally drove toward Lopez
- The mother of five was killed and another woman was injured
- Gomez was charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
A Texas mother-of-five was killed when she was run over by a car in San Antonio while defending her 11-year-old daughter from bullies in the middle of the street.
Ashley Lopez, 28, was in the middle of an argument that police said contained at least 30 people and started to argue with another woman the evening of January 11.
Pennie Gomez, 36, who was involved, left and got into a silver Hyundai Sonata and intentionally drove toward the two women, killing Lopez and injuring the woman she was fighting with.
Making matters worse, someone noticed that Lopez was under Gomez’s car and tried to get it off of her when Gomez just dove off, dragging her 20-to-30 feet.
Ashley Lopez (pictured left), 28, was in the middle of an argument that police said contained at least 30 people and started to argue with another woman the evening of January 11. Pennie Gomez (pictured right), 36, left the group, got into a silver Hyundai Sonata and intentionally drove toward the two women, killing Lopez
Witnesses caught the grisly incident on cell phone cameras and two passengers in Gomez’s car got out and returned to the scene to corroborate.
Lopez’s mother Ana Blanco spoke Sunday, saying she only had one question: ‘Why would you do this?’
Blanco told KENS5 Lopez was defending her 11-year-old daughter from school bullies who had shown up at their home when the fight broke out.
She and Lopez’s sister-in-law Andrea Mata say they believe Gomez’s daughter was living with Lopez at the time, though they say they don’t know her.
‘To our recollection, [Lopez and Gomez] were not fighting. There was nothing between them, no bad blood,’ said Mata.
Gomez has been charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. She is currently being held at a county jail on $251,000 bond.
She was already wanted on unrelated drug possession charges.
Lopez’s mother Ana Blanco spoke Sunday, saying she only had one question: ‘Why would you do this?’
Gomez has been charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. She is currently being held at a county jail on $251,000 bond. Her alleged victim is pictured after being dragged
Lopez’s family is attempting to raise money to ease the funeral costs
When asked about the hit-and-run, Gomez responded by demanding her right to an attorney.
Blanco and Mata say they plan to attend the hearings in hopes of getting an answer for why Lopez was killed.
For now, they have combined with a local motorcycle club to help raise money for Lopez’s funeral.
They’re also planning to host a barbecue fundraiser next weekend.
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