Man hit by vehicle on San Antonio’s East Side identified by ME’s office William Gamez killed after hit-and-run on East Houston Street
Man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 33-year-old man who died after he was hit by a vehicle late Wednesday has been identified.
William Gamez died of blunt force injuries following the accident in the 4000 block of East Houston Street , not far from East Commerce Street on the city’s East Side.
According to SAPD, Gamez was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center but died just before 1 a.m. Thursday.
A white vehicle fled following the collision, police said.
If the driver of the vehicle is found, they may face a charge of failure to stop and render aid, police said.
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