The southbound lanes of I-37 closed at Highway 97 due to the accident Wednesday. Officials say the closure could last until 5 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO — A woman has died in an accident between an 18-wheeler and a Honda Wednesday morning, the Department of Public Safety said.
The accident was reported at I-37 and Highway 97 on the south side of San Antonio around 10:30 a.m.
Officials say the driver of a Honda Fit was going south on the I-37 frontage road and went through a stop light. The car hit a tractor-trailer and the driver, a 58-year-old woman, died at the scene.
The victim has not yet been identified.
All southbound lanes of I-37 were closed to investigate and clear the accident. Traffic is being diverted to FM 3006 until lanes are reopened.
Officials say the closure could last several hours and urged drivers to take alternate routes.
For lane closure and current traffic conditions, please visit: drivetexas.org
This is a developing situation and further details will be added as they are received.
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