A 41-year-old woman died after being struck by a truck on a San Antonio interstate in the late afternoon of Monday, January 21, 2026. The fatal pedestrian collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Loop 410, specifically at the underpass near the State Highway 151 interchange. The San Antonio Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the scene at approximately 4:05 p.m.
The pedestrian was later officially identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office as Jennifer Nichols, a resident of San Antonio. Investigators determined she was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of the interstate at the time of the collision. The location is not a designated crosswalk, as pedestrians are prohibited on highways.
The driver of the involved truck, a commercial vehicle, remained at the scene following the crash. Police confirmed the driver stopped immediately and attempted to render aid to Nichols. Despite these efforts and the response of emergency medical services, Jennifer Nichols was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severe injuries sustained in the collision.
Authorities have stated that no arrests were made or citations issued at the time of the incident. The driver was cooperative with investigators, and preliminary findings indicated no criminal intent. The crash is being investigated as a tragic accident, as crossing at that location on the interstate is both illegal and exceptionally dangerous.
The incident caused significant traffic disruptions during the Monday evening commute. Multiple eastbound lanes of Loop 410 near the SH 151 interchange were closed for several hours as police conducted their initial investigation and cleared the scene. This led to considerable congestion in the area.
The San Antonio Police Department’s investigation into the precise circumstances of the crash remains active and ongoing. Officials continue to work to understand the full sequence of events that led to Nichols being on the roadway. The case underscores the severe dangers pedestrians face when attempting to cross high-speed, controlled-access highways.