Off-duty Webb County sheriff’s deputy hit by truck while directing traffic on far North Side, SAPD says

Deputy taken to hospital in stable condition

SAN ANTONIO – An off-duty Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after she was hit by a truck while directing traffic on the North Side, according to San Antonio police.

The deputy was directing traffic at the intersection of Blanco Road and Loop 1604 just before 10 p.m. on Thursday.

A preliminary report from SAPD said the truck driver began moving on the green light but was looking at his cell phone and did not see traffic cones in front of his vehicle.

The vehicle hit the deputy’s truck, which then hit her, according to police. The deputy was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

SAPD’s report did not specify if the driver who struck the deputy would face any charges.


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