Man fatally struck by vehicle on San Antonio’s Northeast Side as police investigate circumstances

What police say happened

A man died early Monday after being struck by a vehicle on San Antonio’s Northeast Side, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

The collision occurred at about 4:48 a.m. on February 17, 2025, in the 6900 block of Walzem Road, near the VA Northeast Outpatient Clinic. Police said the man was crossing the roadway when the vehicle hit him. It was not immediately clear whether he was using a crosswalk at the time, or whether the area was well lit.

Driver actions at the scene and immediate response

Police said the driver stopped immediately and attempted to help before emergency crews arrived. Officers at the scene reported that the driver performed life-saving measures, including CPR, but the pedestrian did not respond and was declared dead at the scene.

As of the initial police update, no charges had been announced. The victim had not been publicly identified, and authorities indicated that notification of next of kin was still pending at the time of the report.

What remains unknown

Several key details had not been released publicly in the initial account, including:

• Whether the pedestrian entered the roadway at a marked crossing or between intersections
• The vehicle’s speed and lane position at the moment of impact
• Whether distraction, impairment, or visibility factors played a role
• Any results from crash-scene measurements or follow-up reconstruction

How this fits into a broader traffic-safety picture

The Walzem Road fatality was one of multiple deadly traffic incidents reported by police in San Antonio over recent periods, including separate crashes involving pedestrians on major North Side corridors and loop access roads. Investigations in these cases typically examine roadway design, lighting conditions, pedestrian movements, driver behavior, and whether any traffic-control devices were present and functioning.

Police investigations into fatal pedestrian crashes commonly focus on right-of-way, visibility, and whether either party had sufficient time and distance to avoid the collision.

Next steps

Police have indicated the investigation is ongoing. Further updates are expected once the victim is identified, family notification is completed, and investigators finalize preliminary findings about how the collision unfolded.