SAN ANTONIO — A 4-year-old has died from their injuries after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the street from their west-side apartment to play at a park, police say.
San Antonio Police responded to the 400 block of North General McMullen near Rosedale Park around 6:23 p.m. Tuesday for reports of an major accident involving a vehicle hitting a child.
When first responders arrived at the location, they found the 4-year-old, Zayden Alex Francis, critically injured. Zayden was taken to a hospital where he eventually succumbed to his injuries, according to officials.
Police say the 4-year-old had left his apartment without supervision and was trying to cross the street to play at a park when he was hit. He reportedly made it across the first time but when he tried to re-cross the street he was hit.
SAPD says the person who was driving stopped to render aid, so no charges are pending.
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