An incident unfolded this morning near Balcones Heights, resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual critically injured. According to reports from KENS 5, the emergency call was logged at around 6:50 a.m. along the 500 block of Babcock Road, close to Maverick Elementary School. San Antonio Police confirmed that two people were hit by a vehicle and sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash.
As per the San Antonio Fire Department, one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was transported to the hospital with injuries whose severity was unknown at the time. The details leading up to the accident remain unclear. The police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the cause. Due to the investigative and cleanup operations, officials relayed that a section of the roadway would be closed for a few hours.
Maverick Elementary School's Principal addressed the incident in a letter, highlighting that our "thoughts go out to everyone affected," as obtained by KENS 5. The Principal also used the letter to reinforce road safety guidelines to the families and students, reminding them to adhere to designated crosswalks and traffic directions during specific times of the day, ensuring the safety of all within the vicinity of the school.
As the investigation continues, more details are expected to be released. Ongoing updates and additional information can be found at the reporting outlets like News 4 San Antonio, helping the community stay informed of new developments.
