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Police looking for hit-and-run suspect who killed veteran; reward being offered

It's believed the suspect was driving a white Toyota 4Runner during the Nov. 27 incident.

SAN ANTONIO — Crime Stoppers San Antonio is asking for the community's help to find the driver who hit and killed a 51-year-old U.S. Army veteran early in the morning of Nov. 27. 

Police officials said William Rogers was walking along East Evans Road on the far north side sometime between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. when he was hit from behind, despite wearing a reflective vest. According to investigators, the driver sped through a curve in the road, causing them to lose control, drive off the road and hit Rogers. 

He died at the scene. 

Credit: Crime Stoppers SA
Authorities say William Rogers, 51, died at the scene after he was hit by a driver who refused to stop on Nov. 27.

Authorities believe the suspect was driving a white Toyota 4Runner. If you have any information about the incident, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at (210)224-7867. Anyone who provides information leading to an arrest could receive an award of up to $5,000. 

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