SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio Police Officer is in critical condition after being hit by a car on the South Side.

According to the police, an officer was tending to an accident on the 8600 block of S. Flores Street, when a vehicle came up from behind and hit the officer.

The officer suffered massive head injuries and was taken to SAMMC.

The driver of the vehicle stopped to render aid, and claims she didn't see the officer in the street. 

The driver was evaluated and did not show any signs of intoxication and was released at the scene.