Deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) were dispatched to the intersection of Dusty Boots Road and Cactus Hills around 5 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving a call reporting an injured person. When officers arrived, they found a van with an unresponsive woman seated inside and a dog lying beside her.
Response and outcome
First‑responders attempted life‑saving measures on the woman, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog was also found deceased. BCSO officials said the cause of death for both the woman and the animal remains unclear at this time.
Investigation status
According to a statement provided to KSAT, investigators have not identified any criminal elements related to the incident. The sheriff’s office is continuing to gather information to determine how the deaths occurred.
Location context
The incident occurred in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, an area that has seen a mix of residential development and commercial activity in recent years. Dusty Boots Road is a local thoroughfare that connects several residential streets to larger arterial routes.
BCSO’s role in the community
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office serves a population of more than 2 million residents across Bexar County, providing law‑enforcement, jail, and civil‑process services. The department routinely responds to emergency calls, conducts investigations, and works with community partners to maintain public safety.
Next steps
Authorities have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.