Hit and run accident sends teen to hospital

SAPD: Driver faces charges of failing to stop and render aid

SAN ANTONIO – An 18-year-old girl was hit by a pickup truck as she ran across the street, San Antonio police said Tuesday.

The accident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Horal Street, found on the city's West Side.

Witnesses told police that a dark colored truck drove off after hitting the woman.

Two hours later, the driver of the pickup truck turned herself in to police.

Police said the teen was not in a crosswalk when she was hit.

The driver faces charges of failing to stop and render aid.

The victim was taken to University hospital.

The investigation into the crash in ongoing.


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