Vicente Ortiz Jr. ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Alamo Motorcycle Accident on East Expressway Frontage Road

Alamo, Texas (August 5, 2022) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died following a traffic crash early Thursday morning in Alamo as Vicente Ortiz Jr., 29.

The deadly crash happened at about 2:15 a.m. Thursday, August 4, on East Expressway Frontage Road.

According to Alamo Police, Ortiz was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the frontage road when he possibly struck a dog that was crossing the street.

Ortiz lost control and fell off his bike. He was then hit by a passing vehicle.

Ortiz, who was between the age of 24 and 29, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The elderly woman driving the vehicle stopped at the scene to render aid. She was not intoxicated at the time of the accident and is not facing criminal charges.

Further details regarding the crash were not immediately provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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