One Killed in Bexar County Dump Truck Crash at Loop 1604 and FM 143

Bexar County, Texas (January 14, 2022) – One person was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck in southwest Bexar County, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash was reported around 1:15 p.m., January 13, at the intersection of Loop 1604 and FM 143.

Authorities said a Lexus pulled out into the intersection and was struck by an 18-wheeler dump truck that was traveling westbound on Loop 1604.

The truck pinned the Lexus into a light pole.

The Lexus driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

The condition of the dump truck driver was not disclosed.

The crash closed Loop 1604 at Macdona Lacoste. Highway 90 at Loop 1604 was also closed.

The crash remains under investigation.

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