According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 10-year-old child was killed in a multi-vehicle incident in Atascosa County that involved a semi-trailer truck.
The accident occurred around 12:45 p.m. Thursday on State Highway 16, south of Encino Drive.
According to DPS, a Jeep Compass was behind the semi-trailer truck traveling southbound on the route.
According to a DPS preliminary investigation, the driver of the semi-trailer truck attempted to turn right when it was struck from behind by the Jeep Compass.
DPS told KSAT that the 10-year-old passenger in the Jeep Compass was declared deceased on the scene. The driver was flown to a hospital in San Antonio for treatment.
According to DPS, the driver of the semi-trailer truck was not hurt.
According to DPS, State Highway 16 was momentarily stopped following the incident but reopened within an hour.
The crash is still under investigation. KSAT will notify you once additional information becomes available.
Reference: 10-year-old killed in crash involving semi-trailer truck in Atascosa County, DPS says
