SAN ANTONIO — A woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal incident involving a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 early Saturday morning. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that 39-year-old Perla Grimaldo died from multiple blunt force injuries, which have been classified as a homicide.
Officers from the San Antonio Police Department responded to the crash around 3:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-10, near the 11000 block. According to police reports, Grimaldo was part of the crash and attempted to escape the scene. In her attempt to flee, she jumped over a median and ran into oncoming traffic, where she was struck by a vehicle.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the vehicle that hit Grimaldo stopped and cooperated fully with investigators. She was transported to a local hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter. Police indicated that the driver showed no signs of intoxication at the scene.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about safety on busy highways, particularly under circumstances where individuals may be involved in accidents. Investigators are looking into all factors surrounding the crash as they work to clarify the circumstances that led to Grimaldo’s death.
Local community members expressed their shock and sadness over the incident, with many calling for increased awareness regarding traffic safety and the dangers of fleeing from accidents. Grimaldo’s family has not yet released a statement but is likely grappling with the sudden loss.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The police are hoping to gather more details that could shed light on the events leading up to the crash.