SAN ANTONIO — A multivehicle crash involving 12 vehicles shut down parts of Interstate 10 Saturday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Authorities said the crash occurred near mile maker 470 in Kimble County and involved four tractor trailers, a Toyota pickup, a box truck, a Dodge van, an Audi passenger car and other vehicles.
According to Texas DPS, one of the vehicles struck the Toyota pickup causing it to veer into the south ditch and triggering a chain reaction collision involving all 12 vehicles.
During the crash, one of the towed trailers detached from a truck tractor and landed on top of the Toyota pickup, officials said. The driver of the Toyota Pickup died as a result of the collision. He has been identified as 56-year-old John Robert Tracy from Florida.
Authorities said traffic was backed up to the Boerne area for several hours. I-10 was reopened after crews cleared the scene.
Texas DPS said road conditions were icy, with snow or sleet falling at the time.