Two deadly San Antonio crashes on U.S. 281 hours apart
The gist
Two crashes on U.S. Highway 281 in San Antonio early Saturday killed a motorcyclist and an 18-year-old woman.
Both investigations remain open, and the motorcyclist's hit-and-run driver has not been caught.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2026A crash involving a propane truck shut down U.S. 281 north of Marble Falls around 2 p.m.; the truck developed a severe leak, prompting an evacuation of the area and closure of U.S. 281 and FM 1855. The highway was still shut down as of 3:30 p.m.
- Oct 17, 2026Just after 2 a.m., a motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run crash in the 2200 block of U.S. Highway 281 southbound in San Antonio; the truck driver fled before police arrived.
- Oct 17, 2026Around 2:45 a.m., an 18-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the 11000 block of U.S. Highway 281 northbound in San Antonio, after stopping for mechanical issues and stepping out of her car.