SAPD: Man hospitalized after being struck by car on West Side

Crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. near Ingram Road and Warpath Street

SAN ANTONIO – A 20-year-old man was taken to an area hospital after he was hit by a sedan on the city’s West Side early Friday morning, San Antonio police said.

The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. near Ingram Road and Warpath Street, not far from Holmes High School.

According to police, the man was walking north on Ingram Road crossing multiple lanes of traffic when he was struck by a Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound.

The man for an unknown reason had refused to get out of the roadway prior to being hit, police said.

Witnesses told police that the area where the crash occurred is dark and that they were unable to see the man due to his dark clothing.

The injured man was taken to University Hospital with possible life-threatening injuries. He is currently listed in stable condition.

The driver of the sedan did stop to render aid and he called for help. No charges are expected to be filed.

The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department, and EMS all answered the call.


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