Driver Killed in San Antonio Crash on Interstate 10 near Fresno Street

San Antonio, Texas (June 29, 2022) – A driver was killed in a rear-end accident Wednesday morning in San Antonio, police said.

The fatal crash occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Interstate 10 near the Fresno Street.

According to the San Antonio police, a truck was attempting to take the Fresno Street off-ramp and had moved over to the left shoulder when it became stalled.

As the truck driver was attempting to exit the vehicle, a white sedan reportedly slammed into the back end of the truck.

The driver of the white sedan died in the crash. The driver of the truck and his passenger are in good condition.

Police temporarily closed all eastbound Interstate 10 lanes between the Fresno Street and the Hildebrand Avenue exits following the crash.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The accident remains under investigation.

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