San Antonio police are searching for the driver of a dark-colored SUV that slammed into a 24-year-old woman riding a dirt bike late Saturday, then took off without stopping, officers say.
The hit and run happened around 8:10 p.m. near W Martin Street and N Trinity. The rider was rushed to a hospital with serious bodily injuries, according to police. Officers say the SUV’s driver never stopped to check on her, give information, or call for help. Investigators have been canvassing the area for witnesses and video that might help track down the vehicle.
The San Antonio Police Department says a dark-colored SUV struck a woman after failing to yield the right of way and then fled the scene, News 4 San Antonio reports. The vehicle and driver have not been located, and no additional identifying details have been released.
What the law says about leaving the scene
Under Texas law, drivers involved in a crash that causes injury are required to stop, identify themselves, and provide reasonable assistance, as laid out in the Texas Transportation Code. Legal guides and case law state that failing to stop and render aid when a collision causes serious bodily injury can be charged as a felony, with even tougher penalties if someone is killed.
How to help investigators
San Antonio police are asking anyone who saw the crash, or who has dash-cam or cell phone video from the area around the time of the collision, to contact detectives.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of San Antonio or by calling 210-224-STOP (7867). The P3 Tips app and the text line are also options: text “Tip 127” plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Authorities emphasize that if you believe someone is in immediate danger, you should call 911.
So far, police have only described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored SUV and say leads remain limited as they work to identify both the SUV and its driver. Officials say they will update the public as new information becomes available.
