A quiet Leon Valley morning turned deadly Saturday when a driver struck a pedestrian on Grissom Road, killing her and then taking off, according to police. The woman, believed to be in her early 30s, was pronounced dead in the 5600 block of Grissom, and officers later found a vehicle abandoned nearby as they searched for clues and witnesses.
What police said
Leon Valley Police Chief David Gonzalez told the Houston Chronicle that officers responded to the crash and found the victim, identifying her only as a woman in her 30s who died at the scene. Gonzalez said the driver fled after the collision and that police recovered a vehicle near the location, adding that the department’s investigation is still underway.
Scene and search
In a statement to KSAT, Gonzalez said multiple San Antonio Police Department units responded as investigators canvassed nearby neighborhoods. KSAT reports the crash call came in just before 8:30 a.m. and that officers were actively looking for information on the driver and the abandoned vehicle.
Road safety context
Grissom Road is a state-maintained corridor, and Leon Valley’s Public Works department notes that traffic-signal operations on Bandera and Grissom fall to TxDOT and the City of San Antonio. Statewide, pedestrians remain in the crosshairs: data from TxDOT show 768 pedestrian fatalities last year, underscoring how risky it can be to travel on foot in Texas.
Legal implications
Because the crash resulted in a death and the driver left the scene, prosecutors can pursue charges under Texas law. Texas Transportation Code §550.021, cited by Justia, allows felony prosecution for failure to stop and render aid when a collision causes serious injury or death. Any specific charges will depend on what investigators uncover, including whether intoxication or other aggravating factors played a role.
What’s next
Leon Valley police say the investigation remains active, according to the Houston Chronicle. Detectives have not yet released identifying information about the driver as they continue to piece together what happened on Grissom Road.
