Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side
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Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side by Christopher Hoffman Wed, November 11, 2026 at 10:47 AM 10 VIEW ALL PHOTOS A man in his 70s was killed Wednesday morning when a large pickup truck slammed into the driver's side of his car in a violent crash on Far North Side. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: San Antonio Far North Side T-bone crash Pickup truck Ford Fusion Intersection Timberwood Park Traffic investigation SAN ANTONIO — A man in his 70s was killed Wednesday morning when a large pickup truck slammed into the driver's side of his car in a violent crash on Far North Side. The crash happened just after 9 a.m. at the intersection of Blanco Road and Calico Landing, near Timberwood Park. Police said the elderly man was driving a Ford Fusion out of a neighborhood when his vehicle collided with a northbound pickup truck. The impact was so severe that the driver of the Ford became trapped inside his mangled vehicle. Emergency crews arrived and managed to pull him from the wreckage, but his injuries were too severe. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup, a man in his 50s, suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Witnesses told police the driver of the Ford appeared to have pulled out of the neighborhood and into the path of the approaching truck without paying attention to oncoming traffic. However, investigators have not made a final determination about who was responsible for the crash. Police said the speed of the pickup truck at the time of the collision remains unknown. No criminal charges have been announced. The crash remains under investigation. Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet I-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Veterans Day freebies: Where to score free meals, treats and special deals in San Antonio Veterans Day freebies: Where to score free meals, treats and special deals in San Antonio Vehicle break-ins concern residents near La Cantera and the Rim A night out for dinner turned into a costly experience for a UTSA student after someone smashed her car window and stole her belongings.Isabella Leon, 20, says Armed man shot, killed by security guard after struggle inside East Side game room Armed man shot, killed by security guard after struggle inside East Side game room 'I'm going to kill you tonight': San Antonio man accused of stalking ex-girlfriend 'I'm going to kill you tonight': San Antonio man accused of stalking ex-girlfriend NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 10 NEW Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side 10 How election results could reshape the border debate 6 GLP-1 weight loss drugs can cause blindness 6 Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston continues amid uncertainty over its future