SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a pregnant woman accepted a plea deal on Monday.
Mark Walton signed off on the plea deal, but a pre-sentencing investigation and report is still needed before sentencing.
On Jan. 31, 2023, Walton was near the intersection of Zarzamora and Nogalitos when he allegedly slammed into a vehicle driven by Reyna Elizondo.
At the time, Elizondo was 10 weeks pregnant with her first child.
The accident caused her severe injuries, including a brain injury. She was able to carry her baby almost full term, but the stress of the crash and her injuries caused the baby to be born with disabilities.
In December 2023, Elizondo sat down with KSAT 12 and spoke about how her life had changed and the amount of therapy she was going through to get better.
Elizondo is now able to walk without the assistance of a wheelchair, but she still has a long road to recovery, and her baby girl is now legally blind.
On Monday, Elizondo was emotional as Walton accepted the plea deal in court.
“I know God is in control, and He’ll have the final say, but I hope he comes to know Christ too,” Elizondo said.
Walton will officially be sentenced on July 22. The maximum punishment he can get is 10 years in prison.