At least two people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash on San Antonio’s Southwest Side, the San Antonio Police Department said. The collision occurred on the northbound lanes of Southwest Loop 410 near Valley Hi Drive, and emergency crews remained at the scene into the late afternoon. Motorists were diverted around the affected stretch as investigators worked. Officials had not released the identities of the victims.
Authorities and traffic impacts
San Antonio police said the department is investigating what led up to the crash and that the scene remained active, as reported by KSAT. The Texas Department of Transportation’s incident map showed three of four northbound lanes of SW Loop 410 blocked near Valley Hi Drive around 4 p.m., according to TxDOT. At this time it is unclear how many vehicles or people were impacted or when the lanes will reopen.
Loop 410's recent crash history
This stretch of Loop 410 has seen several serious collisions in recent months, including a deadly wreck near the Highway 151 interchange in February that shut lanes for hours, per Fatal Crash Closes Loop 410. Local reporting has documented other fatal collisions on the loop in past years, underscoring recurring safety concerns on the city's inner loop, as noted by MySA.
What investigators say and next steps
SAPD's collision investigators remained on scene and told reporters the probe was ongoing, per KSAT. Officials have not released the victims' names or a suspected cause and said more details will be provided as the investigation continues. Drivers are urged to avoid the area while emergency crews and tow operators clear the scene and police complete their work.
