Woman killed by vehicle on Northwest Loop 410 in San Antonio
- A woman in her 30s was struck by a blue pickup truck while attempting to cross Northwest Loop 410.
- The driver fled the scene but was later identified and arrested by police.
- He faces charges for failing to stop and render aid in a deadly crash.
On a Saturday morning at approximately 5:45 a.m., a tragic incident occurred on the eastbound lanes of Northwest Loop 410 near Jackson Keller Road in San Antonio. A woman in her 30s was attempting to cross the busy highway when she was struck by a blue pickup truck. The impact left her critically injured, and she was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the pickup truck did not stop to assist the victim and fled the scene. In a turn of events, police received a call from an individual wanting to report damage to their vehicle, which matched the description of the truck involved in the incident. This led officers to the driver’s residence, where they were able to connect him to the fatal crash. Following an interview with the driver, who is 61 years old, authorities arrested him and charged him with failing to stop and render aid after a deadly accident. This charge highlights the legal responsibilities of drivers involved in accidents, particularly those resulting in injury or death. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is tasked with determining the identity of the victim and the official cause of death. This incident raises concerns about pedestrian safety on busy roadways and the importance of drivers adhering to traffic laws to prevent such tragedies in the future.