Ejected Driver Killed in a 2 Vehicle Crash on South Side San Antonio
A truck driver was killed after being ejected in a two-vehicle crash late Sunday night on the city’s south side district.
Incident Details
- According to San Antonio police, the crash happened around 9 p.m. in the 5900 block of South Flores Street.
- The two vehicles collided after a blue pickup truck pulled out in front of a large white pickup.
- The driver of the blue pickup truck was ejected from their vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The driver of the white pickup sustained no injuries and police say no charges are expected to be filed.
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2. Defensive Driving:
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