ME’s office identifies man killed in downtown crash
Richard Eckroate, 69, died from traumatic cardiovascular injuries and blunt force injuries
Mason Hickok, Digital Journalist
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SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who San Antonio police believe possibly suffered a medical episode that led to a crash Thursday in downtown San Antonio.
Richard Eckroate, 69, died from traumatic cardiovascular injuries and blunt force injuries, the medical examiner’s office said on Friday. His death was ruled an accident.
The crash happened just before 11 a.m. in the 400 Block of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.
A witness saw Eckroate’s vehicle jump a curb while driving eastbound on Cesar Chavez. The vehicle crashed into a metal utility pole, according to an SAPD preliminary report.
Police said the witness found Eckroate slumped over. The San Antonio Fire Department arrived and pronounced him dead.