18-wheeler plows through San Antonio hotel wall into empty swimming pool
by Benjamin Treviño | June 14th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, Recent News
SAN ANTONIO – Three people were injured after a semi-truck collided with another vehicle, sending the truck through the wall of a hotel, and into an empty swimming pool.
The crash happened around 3:00 a.m. June 11 in the 6300 block of IH-35 North, on the city’s northeast side. Police said a small black vehicle crashed with the 18-wheeler on the access road. The impact from the crash sent both vehicles off of the road and through a concrete wall of a nearby hotel, according to SAPD.
The sedan became wedged between the 18-wheeler and the concrete wall, while the 18-wheeler continued through the wall and into the empty hotel pool.
Police say the driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured. However, two people inside the sedan, and a pedestrian were taken to an area hospital. The vehicle occupants were listed in stable condition, and the pedestrian was in critical condition.
It’s unclear what caused the crash, but the investigation continues.
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