San Marcos PD: 6 injured by truck hitting group in crosswalk near downtown area
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) --- Six people were injured after a truck crashed into a group of pedestrians in a crosswalk, according to the San Marcos Police Department. SMPD said just after 1 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, officers responded to the intersection of Hopkins Street and LBJ Drive.
The department said when they arrived, officers determined multiple people were struck by a pickup truck in the intersection. SMPD said according to its initial investigation, the truck was speeding on LBJ Drive before braking and hitting a group of people in the crosswalk.
A total of six people were injured, according to SMPD. Officials said four people were taken by ambulance to Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, one was taken to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Marcos and another went to Ascension Seton Hays.
Police said none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.
SMPD identified the driver of the truck as 24-year-old Enrique Gutierrez-Field.
The department said Gutierrez-Field remained on scene. He was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, four counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
SMPD said the investigation remains active.