SAN ANTONIO – A 17-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash involving two pickup trucks on SH 46 near Stoney Creek on Thursday morning.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to the incident at 9 a.m. on September 3. Investigators reported that a red Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was traveling westbound when the rider lost control and collided with both a Ford pickup and a Chevrolet Silverado.
The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene, according to DPS. No other injuries were reported.
Authorities announced that traffic on SH 46 experienced temporary lane closures while the scene was cleared and the investigation continued.
Comal Independent School District (CISD) confirmed the victim was a student at Smithson Valley High School. In a letter to the school community, CISD expressed its condolences to the family and offered support resources for students coping with the loss.