San Antonio, TX — There was a serious two-car accident reported this past Sunday (April 5, 2015) in central San Antonio that involved a hit-and-run driver and an elderly man in critical condition. Police said that a man, 73, was badly injured and had to be taken to University Hospital after his car was hit head-on by another driver on Martin Street.
This accident happened at about midnight on Sunday at the intersection of Martin St. and Nueces St. Police said that the 73-year old man was driving his car east along Martin Street that night when a black car headed west suddenly crashed into him.
The details of what happened, exactly, haven’t been released, but the news made it sound like this was a head-on collision. The driver of the black car actually fled the scene after the wreck, leaving the elderly man behind. He had to be cut out of his car by emergency workers and was immediately taken to a hospital to be treated for critical injuries.
The police are searching for the male driver of the black car (along with another male passenger), but haven’t made any updates as of Tuesday.
Map of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary:
Hit-and-run accidents are difficult situations because the party at fault has, for obvious reasons, made it difficult to hold them accountable for their actions. If the driver here is ever found, he may not only face charges for FSRA (failure to stop and render aid), but he may also be civilly liable for the damage and injuries caused by the accident.
— Grossman Law Offices
