Highway on San Antonio’s Southwest side closed due to major crash

UPDATE: The intersection has reopened.

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A San Antonio highway is closed this morning due to a major crash.

The crash is on the Southwest side at Westbound Loop 410 and Palo Alto Road. The crash is reportedly between an 18 wheeler and a motorcycle and has closed both lanes of Highway 16.

Police say a man on a motorcycle was trying to speed through a traffic light that has just turned red at Highway 16.

As he was negotiating the turn, an 18 wheeler turning left from the Loop 410 access road onto Highway 16 hit the motorcycle. The motorcyclist, who got stuck under the truck was dragged through the intersection. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his name hasn’t been released.

It’s expected to take several hours for police to conduct their investigation and clear the scene.

San Antonio Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

 

 

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