Police say a 26-year-old man behind the wheel of an SUV struck and pinned a pedestrian near San Antonio College on Monday, leaving a 22-year-old woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the driver expected to face charges. Officers responding to the 1800 block of North Main Avenue, near a college parking lot, found the vehicle partially on top of the woman. The crash remains under investigation, according to authorities.
According to KSAT, the collision happened on March 30, when officers arrived to find the SUV on top of the victim before emergency crews rushed her to a local hospital. Investigators stayed at the scene gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses. Officials have not released the driver’s name or specified the exact charges he is expected to face.
Where it happened
North Main Avenue runs past San Antonio College and has been a flashpoint in recent pedestrian-safety debates. The San Antonio Express-News has detailed earlier fights over rainbow crosswalks and proposals for pedestrian upgrades along North Main, context that has made crashes on the corridor especially watched. The crash’s location near a college parking lot quickly drew attention from campus officials and neighbors.
Investigation and charges
Police told KSAT that the driver will face charges, though they have not yet said what offenses he may be accused of. The San Antonio Police Department has described the case as an active investigation and said more information will be released as it develops. Any arrest paperwork will be reviewed by Bexar County prosecutors before formal charges are filed…