Polaris Slingshot driver dies after being ejected in single-vehicle crash on San Antonio’s Northwest Side

What happened

A 43-year-old man died after a single-vehicle crash involving a Polaris Slingshot on San Antonio’s Northwest Side, authorities said. First responders were dispatched shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, March 9, to the 7700 block of Tezel Road near Mainland Drive.

Police said the driver, later identified as Troy Lime, lost control of the three-wheeled vehicle. Investigators reported that the Slingshot crossed into the southbound lanes of Tezel Road and came to rest in the grass along the roadway.

Injuries and medical response

During the crash, authorities said the driver was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.

A fire department spokesperson indicated the driver may have suffered a medical issue before the collision. Officials have not released additional medical details.

Police said there were no criminal elements connected to the crash, and the case was being handled as a traffic investigation.

What investigators are likely to examine

While the investigation continues, cases involving loss of control and ejection typically require investigators to document roadway conditions, vehicle position and damage patterns, and any evidence of pre-crash steering or braking. Authorities also generally review whether protective equipment was in use and whether a medical emergency could have contributed to the driver’s inability to maintain control.

Because the vehicle crossed into oncoming lanes before leaving the roadway, investigators will also assess how the vehicle’s trajectory developed and whether there were any external factors such as obstacles, roadway defects, or other hazards. No additional vehicles were reported as being involved.

What is confirmed so far

• The crash occurred Monday afternoon, March 9, in the 7700 block of Tezel Road near Mainland Drive.
• The vehicle was a Polaris Slingshot, and the crash was described as single-vehicle.
• The driver was ejected, taken to a hospital in critical condition, and later died.
• Police identified the driver as Troy Lime, 43.
• Authorities said the incident did not involve criminal elements.

Officials have not released a timeline for the completion of the investigation or whether additional findings—such as medical determinations or further reconstruction details—will be made public.