5-year-old injured in rollover crash, driver not at scene, police say

Accident was reported around 10:30 p.m. Sunday on Loop 1604, Blanco Rd

SAN ANTONIO – A father left their five-year-old child injured and alone after driving off of a North Side overpass overnight, San Antonio police said Monday.

The one-vehicle accident was reported around 10:30 p.m. Sunday on Loop 1604 near Blanco Road.

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Police said the vehicle made a wide turn, went through the barrier off a bridge and crashed onto the main lanes of the highway.

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The father then allegedly fled the scene leaving the child inside, police said. 

The toddler was taken to University Hospital with a broken leg and is presently in stable condition.

Authorities said the driver has yet to located.


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