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Man crossing street in wheelchair injured by hit-and-run driver, SAPD says

Man was stable at hospital; police did not indicate if man was using a crosswalk

SAN ANTONIO – A man in a wheelchair was injured after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, according to San Antonio police.

The hit-and-run occurred near Arvil Avenue and Old Highway 90 on the West Side shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday.

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a truck that did not stop to render aid, police said.

It was not immediately clear if the man was using a crosswalk or if the street was well-lit.

Police said the driver will be charged with collision involving injury when found.

A description of the vehicle was not provided.

The man was taken to the hospital but was in stable condition, police said.

KSAT reached out to police for more information. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.


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Mason Hickok is a digital journalist at KSAT. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a communication degree and a minor in film studies. He also spent two years working at The Paisano, the independent student newspaper at UTSA. Outside of the newsroom, he enjoys the outdoors, reading and watching movies.

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