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San Antonio, TX (July 28, 2026) — A 71-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on El Paso Street on Sunday, July 26, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The collision occurred around 8:09 p.m. in the 1500 block of El Paso Street on the city’s west side. Police identified the woman as Yolanda Cano and pronounced her dead at the scene.
The vehicle involved had not been identified as of the latest report. Police said the driver left before officers arrived, and investigators were continuing efforts to identify and locate that person.
The investigation remains active. We extend our condolences to Yolanda Cano’s family and loved ones.
Where the Collision Happened: 1500 Block of El Paso St
El Paso Street is part of the local street network on San Antonio’s west side. Urban streets can bring vehicles into close proximity with pedestrians, particularly along blocks with intersections, driveways, residences, and other neighborhood access points.
Unlike limited-access highways, city streets feature frequent crossings where pedestrian and vehicle paths meet. Investigators reviewing a collision on this type of roadway must account for the street layout, nearby lighting, and the available sightlines along the block.
What We Know
- The crash happened around 8:09 p.m. on Sunday.
- The location was the 1500 block of El Paso Street.
- The victim was identified as 71-year-old Yolanda Cano.
- She was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The vehicle and driver had not been identified.
- The San Antonio Police Department is investigating.
Why Witness Information Matters in a Hit-and-Run Investigation
When the involved vehicle is no longer at the scene, investigators cannot immediately examine its damage, position, or identifying features. That makes independent observations especially important.
In this case, information about a vehicle seen near the 1500 block of El Paso Street around the time of the collision could help police narrow the search. Even details that seem limited, such as the vehicle’s size, color, direction of travel, or visible damage, may be compared with other evidence gathered during the investigation.
How This Crash Is Investigated
San Antonio police may document debris, tire marks, the point of impact, and other physical evidence left at the scene. Investigators can use those details to assess the vehicle’s likely direction of travel and identify parts or damage associated with a particular type of vehicle.
Officers may also seek witness statements and review any available surveillance, doorbell, traffic-camera, or vehicle footage from the surrounding area. If a vehicle is later located, its damage may be compared with evidence recovered from El Paso Street.
What to Do After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision
Family members and other eligible parties should preserve official correspondence, photographs, medical or funeral records, insurance documents, and information provided by investigators. The completed crash report may contain details that were unavailable during the initial response.
Texas crash reports are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation through the Crash Records Information System. Reports may be purchased through the CRIS Public Portal at cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase. The police report is Form CR-3, while Form CR-91 is used for mail requests.
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