Wilson County officials working fatal accident involving motorcycle, according to officials

The intersection of FM 539 at Highway 97 East will be closed for another 2-3 hours. They are asking that you avoid the area.

WILSON COUNTY, Texas — Wilson County officials are currently working a fatal accident near Floresville, according to officials.

According to a Facebook post by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, the intersection of FM 539 at Highway 97 East will be closed for about 2-3 hours. State Highway 97 traffic both East and West will be alternating. They are asking that you avoid the area.

Wilson County News tells KENS 5 that one person has died in the accident. They say the crash involved a motorcycle and passenger vehicle. 

Texas DPS has now confirmed the victim is a 54-year-old man and was pronounced dead at the scene.

ROAD CLOSURE-MAJOR ACCIDENT UPDATE: The intersection of FM 539 at Highway 97 East will remain closed. State Highway 97…

Posted by Wilson County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, February 27, 2025

Texas DPS is assisting Wilson County officials on the scene.

KENS 5 will update this article as we receive more confirmed information.

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