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Interstate 37 southbound reopens after deadly crash forced closure in Southeast Bexar County, BCSO says

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says the southbound lanes of I-37 were reopened Saturday afternoon

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a deadly accident in far Southeast Bexar County.

Authorities said the accident happened Saturday morning along the southbound lanes of Interstate 37 just past Mathis Road.

Deputies confirmed at least one person had been pronounced dead but do not yet know how many other people or vehicles may have been involved in the crash.

According to a Facebook post, the BCSO said it shut down I-37 southbound while deputies investigated the cause of the crash.

UPDATE: The southbound main lanes of IH-37 S at Mathis Rd have reopened. Thank you for your patience....

Posted by Bexar County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, July 27, 2024

After more than five hours of closure and traffic diverted to the Mathis Road exit, the I-37 southbound lanes have been reopened.


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