Woman Killed in Crash on Interstate 35 With Parked 18-Wheeler [San Antonio, TX]

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Interstate 35 in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 6, 2026)— A woman died after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 involving an 18-wheeler on San Antonio’s South Side Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:11 a.m. on the Interstate 35 main lanes near West Southcross Boulevard.

Police said the woman was traveling southbound on I-35 when her vehicle drifted onto the right shoulder. Her vehicle then struck an 18-wheeler that was parked along the roadway.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released her identity.

The driver of the 18-wheeler was identified only as a 56-year-old man. Police did not immediately say whether he suffered any injuries in the collision.

Investigators have not released additional information about what may have caused the woman’s vehicle to leave the travel lane.

The San Antonio Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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