Man crashes vehicle after fleeing scene of hit and run

Driver crashed into pillar moments later

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are looking for a man who wrecked his car moments after leaving the scene of another accident.

The accidents were reported early Tuesday morning.

Police said the man first crashed into a car with two women inside and drove off. That's when, police said the women attempted to follow the man in their vehicle.

The driver finally exited Loop 410 onto Wetmore Road police said, and he took the turn too fast crashing into a pillar on the side of the road.

The man jumped out of his vehicle and ran away from the scene.

Police said their search for the man was unsuccessful following their arrival.

The women in the original vehicle hit were not hurt.

The investigation is ongoing.


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