Woman dies after being struck by a car while crossing Old Highway 90 on West Side
What happened
A pedestrian was killed in a collision early Friday morning on San Antonio’s West Side, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Old Highway 90 near Avril Avenue. Police said the crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver remained at the location and told officers she did not see the pedestrian, describing lighting conditions as very dark at the time of the crash. Police indicated the driver was unlikely to face charges as the investigation continues.
Location and immediate impacts
The crash site—Old Highway 90 near Avril Avenue—sits on a corridor that carries commuter traffic and commercial activity and also serves as a route for pedestrians accessing nearby homes, bus stops, and businesses. Police closed the roadway for several hours Friday morning while investigators documented the scene and cleared the area.
What investigators typically examine in fatal pedestrian crashes
In fatal pedestrian cases, investigators generally work to establish a clear timeline and assess whether any traffic violations or impairment contributed to the crash. Key elements often reviewed include:
Visibility factors such as darkness, glare, street lighting, and the pedestrian’s clothing.
The driver’s speed relative to posted limits and prevailing conditions.
Whether the pedestrian was crossing at an intersection or outside a marked crossing area.
Evidence of driver distraction or impairment, and whether a driver remained on scene and cooperated.
Roadway design features, including lane widths, crossing distance, sightlines, and presence of medians or signals.
Police have not released the woman’s identity. In many fatal crashes, identification and notification of next of kin can affect when names are made public.
Why the “no charges expected” determination matters
When police indicate that charges are unlikely, it generally reflects an early assessment that the available evidence does not support a criminal violation—such as intoxication, reckless driving, or failure to stop and render aid. That determination can change if additional evidence emerges through crash reconstruction, witness statements, or video footage.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
What information may come next
As the case proceeds, additional details may be released about the circumstances of the crossing, the vehicle involved, and any contributing roadway or environmental factors. Police have not announced a timeline for completing their investigation.