Pedestrian Accident on General McMullen Injures 74-Year-Old Woman [San Antonio, TX]

San Antonio, TX (March 26, 2026) — A 74-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after a pedestrian accident on General McMullen in San Antonio.

The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. on March 24 along the 900 block of South General McMullen. The woman had just left a nearby grocery store when a southbound vehicle hit her as she made her way across the roadway.

The impact pinned her beneath the vehicle, leaving her with severe internal injuries and a broken wrist. Emergency responders rushed her to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Authorities continue to review witness accounts and nearby surveillance footage to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash. No charges are expected at this time.

Stop Pedestrian Accidents

To help avoid pedestrian accidents, drivers and pedestrians alike should be increasingly vigilant and watch out for each other. Drivers have to make sure to slow down in crowded areas, watch for people crossing and not get distracted, like by texting.

Pedestrians should cross only where they are supposed to, heed the traffic lights and attempt to establish eye contact with drivers before they step off the curb. If you’re walking at night, wear something bright or reflective so you’re easier to see. Do not walk and use a phone, or wear headphones, on the road.

Pedestrian accidents can have devastating consequences, especially for older adults. Drivers should remain vigilant, obey traffic signals, and watch for pedestrians at all times. Pedestrians are also encouraged to use crosswalks and stay aware of traffic conditions before crossing streets.

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