Four individuals were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash in west Bexar County on Wednesday evening. Three occupants of one vehicle were reported in critical condition, while a fourth person from another car was also taken to the hospital. Authorities closed the intersection for several hours as emergency responders and investigators managed the scene.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office issued a Major Crash Alert, posting an image advising drivers to exit now north while deputies responded to the scene. The alert also asked motorists to avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely.
What officials said
According to KSAT, the crash occurred around 6 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 211 and Potranco Road and involved three vehicles. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office reported that three occupants of one car were taken to a hospital in critical condition, while another individual from a second vehicle was also hospitalized. A third vehicle remained at the scene as a witness while investigators documented the roadway.
Where it happened and why it matters
The intersection of SH 211 and Potranco Road is located on San Antonio’s far West Side, where the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been implementing operational improvements. These upgrades, including a new turnaround and additional turn lanes, are intended to reduce crashes along the corridor, reflecting ongoing safety concerns amid nearby development.
Local crash history
Residents and local media have frequently identified the corridor as accident-prone following past serious collisions. In response, officials have implemented signal and roadway improvements in recent years, KSAT reported. These upgrades are designed to improve safety for left and U-turn movements and to accommodate increased traffic from nearby subdivisions and commercial developments.
Travel impact and next steps
Deputies advised drivers to use alternate routes while crews worked to clear the scene and noted that delays were expected to continue, as reported by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities stated that the cause of the crash had not yet been determined as investigators remained on site.
