SAN ANTONIO — A man was struck and killed by a driver on the southside overnight, police say.
San Antonio Police responded around 1:06 a.m. Sunday to the 2200 block of SW Military Drive for reports of a pedestrian being hit by an SUV.
When officers arrived at the location, tthey found a man in his 50s with severe trauma.
Despite life-saving measures, the man was pronounced dead from his injuries at the scene.
The driver who struck the man remained at the scene and called police. He told officers that he didn't see the man due to the dark-colored clothing he was wearing. He said once he saw him, it was already too late.
The driver isn't expected to face any charges.
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