17-year-old hit, killed by vehicle while trying to cross Loop 410 identified

SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: The 17-year-old killed while trying to cross Loop 410 has been identified as 17-year-old Damian Frank Escobar.

(Original Story)

San Antonio police say it does not appear a driver was to blame for a crash on the West Side that killed a pedestrian.

The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday on Loop 410 near Marbach Road.

Police said a 17-year-old was attempting to cross the highway when he was hit by an Audi.

The driver told them that she didn’t see the man until it was too late.

Police said the driver did remain at the scene afterward and try to help the man.

However, he died at the scene.

Officers did not release the teen’s name right away.