Man Killed in San Antonio Crash on Interstate 35 near Eisenhauer Road

San Antonio, Texas (November 6, 2021) – A man was killed after his car slammed into the back of a gooseneck trailer in San Antonio early Friday morning, according to San Antonio police.

The crash occurred shortly after 3:00 a.m. on the northbound side of Interstate 35 between Eisenhauer Road and Walzem Road.

Police said the man was driving a Hyundai Sonata over the speed limit when he rear-ended a loaded gooseneck trailer being towed by a Ford F-250 pickup truck.

Investigators determined the man did not appear to have braked prior to the collision.

The man, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures performed by responding paramedics. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Ford, who was not injured, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. The driver was not impaired at the time of the collision.

Authorities closed a section of Interstate 35 northbound between Eisenhauer and Walzem roads as they conducted an investigation.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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