Bicyclist struck, killed by hit-and-run driver

Victim died at hospital

SAN ANTONIO – A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after police say a hit-and-run driver ran him down early Saturday morning. 

San Antonio police said Christopher Cortez, 24, was riding on the access road at Loop 1604 near Braun Road just after 2:30 a.m. when he was hit by a car. 

The driver did not stop to help Cortez.

Police said Cortez was not wearing a helmet and suffered critical injuries but later died.

At last report the police were still searching for the hit-and-run driver.


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