The incident happened in the 100 block of Motel Drive
No injuries were reported. At this time, it’s unclear whether officers ever found the man. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – A man drove into the front of an East Side home late Wednesday night and then apparently fled the scene, according to San Antonio police.
The incident happened around 11:40 p.m. in the 100 block of Motel Drive, which is located near Midland Street.
SAPD said the man had left his own home after a disturbance with a roommate or family members and expressed intent to harm himself.
The man eventually entered his truck and drove around until crashing into the home, police said.
A girl — whose age remains unclear — was inside the house at the time of the crash. Officers said some debris may have hit her.
No injuries were reported. At this time, it’s unclear whether officers ever found the man.
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Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022.
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