Motorcyclist crashes into guardrail, bike falls 40 feet

Accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on I-10 W at Loop 410 W exit

SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist is recovering at an area hospital following a high-speed crash overnight, San Antonio police said Thursday.

The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Interstate 10 West at the Loop 410 West exit.

Police said the motorcyclist was simply going too fast and lost control of his bike before hitting a retaining wall. That's when, police said, the rider fell off of the bike and the bike went over the guardrail, falling 40 feet to the ground below.

The motorcyclist suffered a broken arm along with other unknown injuries. He was taken to University Hospital by EMS.

His condition at this time is not currently known.


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