A man believed to be in his 20s was killed early Wednesday on San Antonio’s West Side after he was hit by two vehicles in a deadly chain of events, authorities said. Police reported that the first driver took off, while the second stayed at the scene, called for help and waited for officers to arrive. Emergency crews later pronounced the man dead at the scene, and officers briefly shut down part of the roadway to gather evidence and canvass the area, as reported by KSAT.
According to KSAT, the crash happened around 6 a.m. near Old Highway 90 and Suzette Avenue, close to Pinn Road. San Antonio Police told the outlet the victim was a man in his 20s and that the first vehicle that hit him may have been a white truck or SUV. Officers said a second vehicle then ran over the man shortly after the initial impact. That driver stopped and called police.
Dangerous stretch on the West Side
The stretch along Historic Old Highway 90 has a troubling track record. The area has seen multiple pedestrian and bicycle deaths in recent years, and neighbors have repeatedly raised concerns about poor lighting, limited crossings and fast-moving traffic. The San Antonio Express-News and other outlets have previously detailed similar crashes on the West Side that sparked calls for safety improvements.
Investigators are reviewing video and evidence
SAPD told KSAT that detectives are reviewing surveillance video from nearby businesses and are going door to door in search of witnesses. Investigators are asking anyone with footage or information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers while the case remains active. As of the latest update, no arrests had been announced, and police have not released the victim’s name, citing the need to notify his family first.
