Bexar County medical examiner identifies 41-year-old woman killed in Loop 410 crash near Highway 151

Crash shut down lanes for hours on San Antonio’s West Side

A woman struck and killed by a truck on Loop 410 near State Highway 151 has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office as Jennifer Nichols, 41. The crash occurred on January 20, 2026, in the eastbound lanes of Loop 410 near the Highway 151 interchange, a heavily traveled corridor on San Antonio’s West Side.

Traffic impacts were significant. Multiple lanes of Loop 410 in the area were closed for more than four and a half hours as investigators worked the scene and crews cleared the roadway.

What investigators say happened

A preliminary investigation by the San Antonio Police Department found that Nichols attempted to cross Loop 410 when she was struck by an eastbound truck. First responders pronounced her dead at the scene.

Police reported the driver stopped after the collision and rendered aid. No arrest has been reported in connection with the fatality.

Medical examiner findings

The medical examiner determined Nichols died from blunt force injuries. The death was classified as an accident.

Why the case matters for roadway safety

The circumstances of the crash highlight the risks of pedestrian movement across high-speed, limited-access highways such as Loop 410. These roadways are designed for vehicle traffic at higher speeds, with restricted pedestrian access and limited safe crossing points. When a person enters main lanes, drivers often have little time and limited space to react, especially at night or in high-traffic conditions.

Loop 410 is a controlled-access beltway, and pedestrian presence in main lanes can create a life-threatening hazard for both the pedestrian and motorists.

What is known and what remains under review

• The crash occurred January 20, 2026, near the Loop 410–Highway 151 interchange on the West Side.
• Jennifer Nichols, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by an eastbound truck while attempting to cross the highway.
• The medical examiner ruled the death an accident caused by blunt force injuries.
• Police reported the truck driver stopped and rendered aid; no arrest has been announced.

Authorities have not released additional details about contributing factors such as visibility conditions, exact point of impact, or whether impairment was suspected. The investigation remains a traffic-fatality case rather than a criminal one based on information released to date.