Mental patient hit and killed while fleeing across Loop 1604 in San Antonio, Texas

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/09/2014 - 8:34pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

SAPD: Mental patient struck, killed by truck on 1604

Resident of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center attempts to flee across highway

Man struck by multiple vehicles on Loop 1604 while fleeing psychiatric hospital, roadway closed

A man running away from a psychiatric hospital died Tuesday morning after being hit by multiple cars on Loop 1604 on the North Side.

A man who was in treatment at Laurel Ridge psychiatric hospital broke free from his restraints and ran across Loop 1604. He was hit by a truck and died from his injuries. The man driving the truck stopped to help and will likely not be charged.

Roadway: 
Loop 1604

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