Man killed in hit-and-run on westbound Interstate 10, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A man was killed after a hit-and-run on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10, according to San Antonio police.

The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Monday in the 3200 block of Interstate 10, which is not far from Hildebrand Avenue.

SAPD said that the man, later identified as 65-year-old Albert Pelletier, was walking near a lane on the highway when he was struck by a vehicle.

A passerby had called police and said they saw Pelletier’s body on the highway.

EMS pronounced Pelletier dead at the scene. The driver fled before police arrived, police said.

Police said the driver faces a failure to stop and render aid-death charge if located.

This is a developing story. KSAT will update this article as we learn more.

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