Man dies after falling under friend's truck

Victim identified as Alfredo Ramirez, 23; Investigation ongoing

A man was killed after he fell under his friend's truck on the West Side Monday evening, San Antonio police said.

Investigators said 23-year-old Alfredo Ramirez had just been dropped off in front of a home in the 400 block of Southlawn, but reportedly held onto the truck's handle as it started to drive away.

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Ramirez fell from the side of the truck, landed underneath and was run over.

Police said Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a friend of Ramirez's, was not expected to be charged as of Monday night.

Police said Ramirez's death appears to be a tragic accident. An investigation into Ramirez's death is ongoing.

The driver told investigators Ramirez had been partying for the past two days.


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