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Man killed, three injured after car rear-ends 18-wheeler on I-35, SAFD says

Driver of big rig stopped to render aid

SAN ANTONIO – A man was killed, and three passengers were critically injured after a collision with an 18-wheeler on Wednesday night, according to San Antonio police.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. in the 12100 block of I-35 in the northbound lanes near a construction zone.

The Altima struck the back of the 18-wheeler, severely injuring the backseat passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not been identified.

The driver and other passengers were transported to a hospital in critical condition.

The 18-wheeler driver stopped to render aid.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.


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