Off-duty Bexar County constable injured in crash involving 18-wheeler on Interstate 35, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – An off-duty Bexar County constable is in critical condition after a crash along Interstate 35 early Wednesday morning, according to the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

The crash occurred on the highway between O’Connor Road and Crosswinds Way just before 3 a.m.

According to the constable’s office, the constable was working a lane closure due to road construction when his vehicle was struck by an Amazon 18-wheeler, an email from a Precinct 1 chief deputy said.

A preliminary report from SAPD said the constable’s vehicle was parked with its emergency lights on.

The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition, the email said.

The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near the accident were closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene but have since reopened.

The injured deputy constable has been with the office’s support unit for more than 15 years, according to the email.

SAPD said the driver of the 18-wheeler was evaluated and found not to be intoxicated.

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