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SAPD: Pedestrian hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on Northwest Side
By Spencer Heath, Ricardo Moreno, Ken Huizar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A pedestrian was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after they were hit by a vehicle on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. Officers responded to the crash just before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of Babcock Road, which is located near Wurzbach Road. According to an S...
Key takeaway Tuesday in the 2400 block of Babcock Road, which is located near Wurzbach Road.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The incident on Babcock Road raises concerns about pedestrian safety in areas with high volumes of traffic and limited crosswalks. The fact that the pedestrian attempted to cross multiple lanes in an area without a designated crosswalk suggests a lack of safe infrastructure for pedestrians. This crash occurred just a short distance from other residential areas in Terrell Hills , where residents often walk or jog along similar roads. The city's efforts to improve pedestrian safety, such as installing crosswalks and enhancing street lighting, will be closely watched in the aftermath of this incident. Residents may also be looking for increased enforcement of traffic laws to protect vulnerable road users. As the investigation into this crash continues, Terrell Hills residents will be waiting to see what steps the city takes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A pedestrian was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after they were hit by a vehicle on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. Officers responded to the crash just before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of Babcock Road, which is located near Wurzbach Road. According to an S...
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