Southeast Side hit-and-run injures two motorcyclists, abandoned Nissan found as police continue searching for driver

What investigators say happened

Two people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on San Antonio’s Southeast Side after a passenger vehicle struck the motorcycle they were riding and then left the scene. The collision occurred around 7:20 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the intersection of Pollydale Avenue and Pecan Valley Drive.

Authorities said a 20-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when they were hit by a 2015 Nissan Altima. Both riders were taken for medical treatment with serious injuries.

Suspect vehicle located, driver still unidentified

Investigators reported that the driver of the Nissan did not remain at the scene to provide assistance. The Altima was later found abandoned on Menlo Boulevard. Police have continued to seek information that could identify the driver.

The case has been handled as a collision involving serious bodily injury, a designation that can elevate investigative urgency and potential criminal exposure for a driver who leaves the scene after a crash that results in severe harm.

Why hit-and-run cases can be difficult to solve

Hit-and-run investigations often hinge on rapidly collected details that can disappear within hours: vehicle damage, surveillance footage that may be overwritten, and witness recollections that fade with time. When a driver abandons a vehicle, investigators typically work to establish who was operating it at the time of the crash, which can require tracing ownership records, confirming access to the vehicle, and comparing statements with physical evidence.

What information can help investigators

• Descriptions of the driver seen before or after the collision
• Photos or video from nearby homes, businesses, or dash cameras around the time of the crash
• Details about the Nissan’s condition before it was abandoned, including visible damage
• Any sightings of a person leaving the vehicle on Menlo Boulevard

Police have urged anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant video to come forward, emphasizing that even small details may help identify the driver.

What comes next

As of the most recently reported update on May 27, 2025, investigators were still attempting to locate the driver. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact local authorities or report tips through established community reporting channels.