Overview
- The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Friday and involved an 18-wheeler and a sedan at the southbound I-35 to westbound I-10 interchange, police said.
- TxDOT closed all lanes on the connector and warned the shutdown could last for hours as drivers were urged to avoid the area.
- San Antonio Fire Department officials said the truck was hauling bees and that firefighters used a small amount of foam to reach the driver.
- The truck driver was injured and taken to a hospital, and boxes containing bee colonies shifted during the response, stirring swarms near the wreck.
- The Finesilver Curve has a documented history of 18-wheeler rollovers tied to lane merges and a sharp advisory speed drop, contributing to recurring traffic backups.