San Antonio, TX (September 9, 2026) – A 73 years-old woman, died after a vehicle struck her while she was crossing Thousand Oaks Dr street Tuesday morning, September 8.
The pedestrian was hit around 11:14 a.m. at Thousand Oaks Dr and Uhr Ln. Police said she was in a crosswalk on Thousand Oaks when a 48-year-old woman traveling south on Uhr Ln turned left onto eastbound Thousand Oaks and struck her.
The woman was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver stayed at the site and cooperated with the investigation, and no criminal charges had been announced at the time of the report.
Further details about the collision were not immediately available. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still being reviewed, and additional findings may clarify what led to the fatal wreck.
Our heartfelt condolences go to the victim’s family and loved ones.
What Is Typically Reviewed After a Pedestrian Is Hit?
Pedestrian collisions usually require a review of several factors to determine how the circumstances developed. Investigators may examine traffic signals, crosswalk markings, visibility, lighting, and the actions of people traveling through the intersection.
Vehicle speed and direction can also help establish how a person and vehicle moved before contact occurred. Photos, surveillance footage, witness accounts, and vehicle damage may provide additional information.
Records from nearby businesses or homes can sometimes help establish the timing of what happened. Pedestrian safety also depends on drivers checking carefully for people crossing before turning. People walking should use marked crossings when available and remain alert for vehicles approaching from different directions.