SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized after being hit by a truck while directing traffic around another crash in a West Side neighborhood, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The initial crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vanley and Esmeralda drives.
A 62-year-old neighbor came out of his home and began directing traffic around the two-vehicle crash. While helping drivers, SAPD said the man was hit by a truck that fled the scene.
The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vanley and Esmeralda drives. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)
The man was taken to a local hospital for further treatment. His current condition is unknown.
Both drivers involved in the first crash remained at the scene and are expected to be OK, police said.
Additional information was not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
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