By Crash News Writer 
Atascosa County, TX (May 31, 2025) – A tragic accident unfolded Thursday afternoon on State Highway 16, south of Encino Drive, leaving a young life lost and others injured.
According to reports, the Texas Department of Public Safety stated that around 12:45 p.m., a Jeep Compass traveling southbound behind a semi-trailer truck collided with it as the truck attempted a right turn. The Jeep struck the rear of the semi, resulting in fatal injuries to a 10-year-old passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Jeep Compass sustained injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio for urgent care. The semi-trailer truck driver was reported uninjured. State Highway 16 was closed temporarily but reopened within an hour as authorities worked quickly to clear the scene. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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