Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Near Downtown San Antonio; Police Search for SUV Driver
A man in his 50s was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing a street in San Antonio; police are searching for the SUV involved. A pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident near downtown San Antonio. The San Antonio Police responded to a call at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Commerce Street, near South Hackberry Street. The victim was struck by an SUV and the vehicle fled, failing to render aid to him. The driver, believed to be an SUV, will face charges for their role in the accident. The incident has raised the issue of pedestrian safety and the responsibility of drivers to adhere to traffic laws and to the moral imperative to assist those in the aftermath of a collision.
Publicado : hace 11 meses por Jesse Hoffman en Auto General
Tragedy struck just east of downtown San Antonio late yesterday evening, when a pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident, authorities reported. According to the KENS 5 coverage, the San Antonio Police responded to a call at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Commerce Street, near South Hackberry Street.
Upon arrival at the scene, the emergency services discovered the victim, who was then pronounced deceased by EMS. The involved vehicle, which police believe to be an SUV, had fled after the collision, failing to render aid to the man, they say. Further details from KSAT stated that the man was attempting to cross the street when, he was struck by the vehicle.
The identity of the victim has not been disclosed as officials are awaiting to notify his family. The San Antonio Police Department along with the San Antonio Fire Department, and EMS were all present in response to the fatal incident.
The search for the driver involved in the hit-and-run is ongoing as the police department proceeds with its investigation. According to statements by law enforcement officials, the person, when caught, will face charges for their role in the accident. The incident has raised yet again the issue of pedestrian safety and the responsibilities of drivers to adhere to traffic laws and the moral imperative to assist those in the aftermath of a collision.
Temas: Traffic, Crime