Rollover crash kills driver who swerved to avoid mattress on highway, Texas cops say
A driver died in a rollover crash after swerving to avoid hitting a mattress, authorities in Texas said.
The driver was speeding north along Interstate 37 near Hardy Road in Bexar County around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, KSAT reported, citing authorities.
Attempting to avoid hitting a mattress on the road, the driver swerved, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Officials said the vehicle rolled over, partially ejecting the driver.
The vehicle crashed into the nearby trees and brush, Kens 5 reported.
The driver suffered major trauma and was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
The crash happened about 25 miles south of San Antonio.
Aspen Pflughoeft
McClatchy DC