SAPD: Driver hits pedestrian, gets off of car to tell victim he's OK, then drives off

Accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Monday in 5100 block of Rigsby Ave

SAN ANTONIO – An East Side man was taken to an area hospital following a late night hit-and-run, San Antonio Police said Tuesday.

The incident was reported just before 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 5100 block of Rigsby Avenue, not far from Semlinger Road.

According to police, a man in his 30s was crossing the street when he was hit by a sedan. The victim told police that the driver of the vehicle got out and told him that he was OK before getting back in the car and driving off.

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The injured man was taken to San Antonio Military Medical Center with a compound fracture to his leg.

Police said they are looking for the driver of the sedan.


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