Motorcyclist injured after bike slides under 18-wheeler on Southwest Side, SAPD says Rider suffered non-life-threatening injuries A motorcyclist was hospitalized after his bike slid under an 18-wheeler on the Southwest Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after his bike slid under an 18-wheeler on the Southwest Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The crash happened just after 5 a.m. Wednesday in the 9700 New Laredo Highway.
Police at the scene told KSAT a truck was pulling out as the rider traveled along the roadway.
The rider braked, fell off the motorcycle and the bike slid underneath the truck. The rider did not go under the truck, police said.
SAPD said the motorcyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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