A tragic accident in Seguin early Wednesday morning claimed one life and left two others injured after a truck plunged off an interstate bridge onto vehicles below. According to the Seguin Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:36 a.m.
when a white Hino straight truck, traveling westbound along Interstate 10, suddenly veered off the roadway near the State Highway 123 Bypass.
Authorities reported that the truck broke through the guardrail and fell onto the northbound lanes of the highway below, striking two vehicles in the process.
The falling truck first hit a gray sedan, then landed directly on top of a red sedan, crushing it under its weight and causing catastrophic damage.
The force of the impact scattered debris across the roadway, creating a chaotic and dangerous scene for early morning commuters.
First responders, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical crews, arrived within minutes of the crash.
They worked urgently to stabilize the scene and free victims who were trapped in the wreckage.
The collision left both the truck and the vehicles underneath mangled beyond recognition, requiring the use of heavy rescue equipment to extract those inside.
After an intense rescue operation, officials confirmed that the driver of the red sedan identified as 63-year-old Anthony Stephenson had sustained fatal injuries.
Despite the best efforts of emergency personnel, Stephenson was pronounced dead at the scene. His death cast a somber tone over what began as a routine morning commute for many residents of the area.
The driver of the Hino truck and the driver of the gray sedan were both transported to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police did not immediately release their names but stated that both individuals were conscious and cooperative with investigators.
Following the crash, authorities closed the intersection and surrounding roadways for several hours to allow for an extensive investigation and cleanup effort.
Traffic was diverted to alternate routes as accident reconstruction teams examined the scene, taking measurements and collecting debris to determine exactly how the truck lost control and fell from the bridge.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) also inspected the bridge for structural damage caused by the impact.
Investigators are looking into several potential factors that may have contributed to the crash, including driver fatigue, mechanical failure, and road conditions at the time.
Weather was reported to be clear during the early morning hours, though visibility may have been limited by dawn light and routine commuter traffic.
As news of the incident spread, the Seguin community expressed shock and sorrow over the loss of Anthony Stephenson.
Friends and family described him as a kind and hardworking man who will be deeply missed.
Local officials extended their sincere condolences to the Stephenson family, urging the public to keep them in their thoughts during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the moments leading up to this devastating crash, which serves as a somber reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike on Texas highways.
