UPDATE (February 17, 2025): Officials identified the man killed in the accident as Shawn Hickey. Additional details are unavailable.
San Antonio, TX — February 17, 2025, a pedestrian was killed as the result of a car accident at around 5:00 a.m. along Walzem Road.
Initial statements about the accident say that the collision occurred near the intersection of Walzem Road and Gibbs Sprawl Road.
It appears that a 50-year-old man was on foot at the time. Reportedly while crossing the road, a sedan struck the man in the roadway. Due to the collision, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries.
The driver involved in the accident reportedly stayed at the scene. No further information about the accident is available at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Pedestrian accidents can sometimes be more complex than people realize. It’s not always as simple as knowing who had the right-of-way. Sometimes, there are extenuating circumstances to consider. Distraction, poor signage, alcohol, lack of lighting, medical conditions, road design flaws—likely or not, these are the kinds of things that need attention if those affected by the accident are going to get the answers they deserve. It remains to be seen if authorities are taking steps to get those answers.
