Woman dies after crossing IH-10 median into oncoming traffic during early-morning crash investigation in San Antonio

Incident unfolded on the Northwest Side during a multi-vehicle crash response

A woman died early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 10 on San Antonio’s Northwest Side, following a sequence of events that began with a multi-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 3:00 to 3:30 a.m. in the 11000 block of I-10 West, near the Huebner Oaks area. Police responding to the initial collision reported that the woman was associated with the earlier crash scene. As officers arrived, she attempted to leave the area on foot.

Woman entered opposing lanes after clearing the median

Investigators said the woman jumped or climbed over the freeway median separating directions of travel and entered lanes carrying oncoming traffic. While running across the roadway, she was struck by a vehicle traveling in those lanes.

Emergency medical care was provided and she was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity had not been publicly released in the initial reports, and authorities had not announced whether next-of-kin notifications were complete.

Driver remained on scene; impairment not indicated

Police said the driver who struck the pedestrian stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officers reported no indication that the driver was intoxicated.

Investigators continued to document the sequence of collisions and the pedestrian strike, including how the earlier multi-vehicle crash developed and why the woman attempted to cross into opposing lanes.

What is known and what remains under investigation

• The fatal injury occurred after the woman entered oncoming lanes following a multi-vehicle crash response.
• The driver involved in the pedestrian strike remained at the scene and assisted, police said.
• Authorities had not announced charges in the initial information released.
• Key details—such as the woman’s identity, the role of any additional individuals reported near the scene, and the precise timeline across the separate impacts—were still being reviewed.

The case adds to ongoing concerns for first responders and investigators about pedestrian exposure on high-speed roadways during active incidents, particularly in overnight conditions when visibility can be reduced and driver reaction times may be limited.

Police indicated the investigation remained active Saturday, with additional findings expected as crash reconstruction and witness interviews are completed.