'He was just doing his job': Witnesses recall critical hit-and-run, suspect at large
Published on March 21, 2026.
A hit-and-run on the Southwest side of San Antonio left a young tow-truck driver, Julian Salinas, in critical condition after he was hit by a car in the middle of the night. Two witnesses, who wished to remain anonymous, recalled the incident and described how Salinas' son was coming to remove their car from the side of the road when the car came racing down the freeway. The 24-year-old was left with a severe brain injury, broken bones, and a full leg amputation. No one has been identified as the suspect. Police are currently searching for a silver sedan believed to be a Chrysler.
Related Articles
Teenage boy suffers critical injuries in South Salt Lake shooting
A 17-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting near Meadowbrook TRAX station in South Salt Lake, prompting a major traffic delay.
TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend
The partial shutdown has caused severe travel delays and staff shortages, leading to calls-out rates and job losses across airports.
Man arrested after stolen pickup truck chase ends in crash
A police chase involving a stolen pickup truck ended in a crash involving a Subaru, leaving the driver with multiple charges.