San Antonio bike patrol officer hospitalized after downtown vehicle collision

SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio bike patrol officer is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle downtown. The accident happened around 11 a.m., Saturday morning near South St. Mary's and East Commerce Street.

According to police, the patrol officer was struck while heading eastbound on East Commerce. Police say the driver said he was following his wife in another vehicle and did not see the officer. The officer was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities say no criminal charges are pending.