Slick roads cited as cause for 18-wheeler crash on Southwest Side, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – An 18-wheeler likely slid off the highway due to wet road conditions on the Southwest Side, according to San Antonio police.

The crash occurred on Tuesday at approximately 6:15 a.m. in the 9800 block of IH 35 South near New Laredo Highway.

Police said the truck’s cab, which detached from the trailer, broke through the metal guardrail and fell onto the northbound exit lanes below.

The trailer stayed on the upper level of the highway.

A preliminary report from SAPD said the driver of the truck was transported to the hospital with minor injuries

All of the affected lanes reopened just after 10 a.m.

This is a developing story. KSAT will update this story as more information becomes available.