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Man trying to cross West Side street hit, killed by suburban, police say

Crash happened just after 1 a.m. near SW 34th Street, Old Highway 90

SAN ANTONIO – A 57-year-old man was hit and killed by a suburban while trying to cross a West Side street early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police.

The crash happened just after 1 a.m. near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Old Historic Highway 90, not far from West Commerce Street.

According to police, the man was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a silver suburban headed eastbound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the driver called for help and did stop to render aid. The driver was found not to be intoxicated. No charges are expected to be filed.

A preliminary police report states the man was trying to cross the street where there was no crosswalk present.

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

The name of the man killed has not yet been released.


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