San Antonio, TX (May 31, 2026) – At around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, emergency units responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 35 South near South Laredo Street on the city’s southwest side.
San Antonio Police said officers responded after reports of a major crash involving a pedestrian on the main lanes of the highway. The reports said the woman was attempting to cross the interstate when she was struck by a vehicle.
Authorities said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers during the investigation. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said the victim was a Hispanic woman, though her identity had not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives continue to review the circumstances surrounding how the pedestrian entered the interstate. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the woman.
How Pedestrian Interstate Crashes Commonly Occur
Pedestrian incidents on interstate highways often result in fatal outcomes due to high travel speeds and limited safe crossing points. Drivers may have very little time to react when a person is in active traffic lanes, especially during nighttime hours when visibility is reduced.
These situations are typically investigated by reviewing roadway access points, lighting conditions, and traffic patterns to understand how a pedestrian reached the main lanes. Even when drivers respond immediately, stopping distances at highway speeds can make avoidance extremely difficult. Investigators may also analyze vehicle positioning and witness statements to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the collision.
