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Man hit by VIAtrans van after attempting to cross highway dies, VIA says

Vicitm taken to hospital in critical condition

SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after he was hit by a VIA Metropolitan Transit van while attempting to run across Loop 410, according to VIA.

The crash occurred around 3:40 a.m. Thursday on the westbound lanes of Loop 410 near the exit for Evers Road.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died, VIA said.

All of the westbound lanes of Loop 410 were closed from Callaghan Road to Evers Road while crews worked to clear the scene. Transguide cameras showed lanes were open around 5:45 a.m.

SAPD, TxDOT and VIA transit police were on the scene.

A VIA spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday morning that no passengers were in the van during the crash.

SAPD said its investigation was ongoing


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