70-Year-Old Man Injured in San Antonio Hit-and-Run Crash on 3rd Street

San Antonio, Texas (November 6, 2023) – A 70-year-old man was injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash in San Antonio, according to the police.

The accident happened around 12:50 a.m., November 5, in the 300 block of 3rd Street.

Police said the man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle.

The man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The vehicle fled the scene after the accident. When found the driver will be charged with failure to stop and render aid.

The police are investigating the crash.

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