Basic Facts

Crash date: September 16, 2026

Crash location: Interstate Loop 410 access road near North Vandiver Road in San Antonio, TX

People involved:

  • Trent Cearley, 37
  • Unidentified UPS truck driver, 43

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

San Antonio, TX — September 16, 2026, Trent Cearley was killed in a truck accident at about 2:30 a.m. on the access road for Connally Loop/Interstate Loop 410.

Authorities said an eastbound UPS semi-truck hit a pedestrian as it approached North Vandiver Road.

The man, 37-year-old Trent Cearley, died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

He reportedly was already in the road when it was hit by the truck, so authorities are looking into the possibility that he may have been struck by another vehicle as well, according to media reports.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

At this point, it’s not clear if this was a truck accident or a hit-and-run. It is up to investigators to sort out what happened on the Connally Loop access road, so this man’s family doesn’t have any lingering questions.

That means scrutinizing physical evidence, vehicle data, witness statements and available video footage. Cell phone records could provide some additional insight by helping track the pedestrian’s movements.

Do you know anything that could help with this investigation? Let me know in the comments.

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