Pedestrian crossing street struck in hit-and-run crash, police say

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash on the city’s far East Side early Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. on North Foster Road near Interstate 10, not far from a truck stop.

According to police, the man was was crossing the street in the 1800 block of North Foster Road when he was hit by a black Kia Soul headed southbound.

Police said the driver of the SUV fled westbound on the I-10 access road and did not stop to render aid or provide their information.

The man struck was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. His name was not released.

SAPD said they searched the area but was unable to locate the driver of the Kia.

When found, the driver likely faces a charge of failing to stop and render aid, police said.