Man killed by alleged drunk driver watching World Cup match

31-year-old Tony Vasquez was hit while on a scooter and run over

Tony Vasquez was allegedly hit and killed by a drunk driver, who admitted to drinking between 4-6 beers while watching a World Cup Match.

According to Irving Police, Noe Ibarra, hit Vasquez, who was on a scooter, on June 19. It happened at Cantrell St. and Cibola Dr in Irving. An arrest affidavit states a witness saw Ibarra run over Vasquez twice before fleeing the scene.

Police said Ibarra told them he knew he had hit something, but didn't know it was a person.

Vasquez was taken to a nearby hospital, with numerous broken bones, damaged organs, and severe head/brain trauma where he would later succumb to those injuries.

His family, shattered, spoke to KXAS on Sunday, urging others not to drink and drive.

"My heart is broken in a thousand pieces," Julio Vasquez, Tony's father said. "He [Ibarra] killed someone that had a lot of plans in his life. I just want justice."

Tony, a beloved son, nephew and friend, was a talented bass player in the North Texas band, Evolución Latina. The group on Sunday, feeling the deep loss as they practiced without him for the first time.

"He was the one who put energy on every practice," Efrain Martinez, Tony's friend, said. "Dancing, enjoying the moment, enjoying the music. That's how he was."

Tony got his love for music from his father. While mourning his absence, his family now waits for justice as Ibarra faces a number of charges, including intoxication manslaughter.

"We're a Christian family, so we leave everything in God's hands and we trust," Luis Vasquez, Tony's uncle said.