Teen Bicyclist Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Quintard Street and White Avenue in San Antonio
Teen Cyclist Injured in San Antonio Bicycle Accident at Quintard Street and East White Avenue
San Antonio, Texas (July 12, 2022) – A teenage bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle early Tuesday morning at an intersection in San Antonio, the San Antonio Police Department said.
The bicycle accident happened shortly after midnight at the intersection of Quintard Street and East White Avenue, near Mission County Park and Harlandale High School.
According to the authorities, the teenage boy was riding his bicycle when he was hit by an SUV that was traveling on Quintard Street on the city’s Southside.
The teen was taken to University Hospital in stable condition.
Authorities said it was a dark intersection and the driver could not see the teen before hitting him.
No other details were given.
The crash remains under investigation.
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